ABBEVILLE — Marshall Bernard Bensch, 74, of Abbeville and Lawrenceville, Georgia, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, after complications suffered during an earlier stroke. Bensch served on the USS Vesole out of high school and was honorably discharged following his service to his country. He was also a proud member of the Masonic lodge. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He welcomed everyone to eat at his table and enjoy the family time. Nobody was ever a stranger.

Bensch is survived by a sister, Dianna Rosenow; two sons; three grandsons; one granddaughter; as well as many stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers – the family asked for a donation to your favorite charity and to cheer Kyle Bush on to the Sprint Cup championship for 2016.

May 28, 1941 to May 25, 2016

We bid farewell, but not goodbye

Hold in our hearts each and every smile,

For all the years to come, your laughter we will hear

Cherishing every memory, we love you Daddy

And we we’ll miss you every day,

But know that we will

See you in Heaven again one day.

L. McQuire

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.  Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company, Snellville Chapel, has been entrusted with the arrangements.