Billy D Benton, born in Phoenix, AZ, a profitable veteran within the furnishings business, handed away on March 13, 2023, at his residence in Greensboro, NC. He was 71 years previous.

He started his profession as a warehouse staff member at Levitz Furnishings in Phoenix, Arizona.  He shortly climbed the ranks, the place he spent greater than 30 years in senior administration posts at Levitz Furnishings and Roberds.  He then shaped an importing agency, Avalon Skilled Worldwide (APW), as President. He continued his profession because the President & CEO of Powell Firm.  Invoice then went on to develop into the President of CR Worldwide, a sourcing division of Chromcraft Revington Inc. Billy was a founding accomplice of Folio-21 Furnishings, which was ultimately offered to HT Hackney. Later in his profession, he headed up South Seas Rattan Furnishings.

Except for his spectacular profession, Billy was recognized for his distinctive sayings. Many will bear in mind him utilizing phrases like “all hat, no cattle” or “experiences trigger evaluation paralysis.”

All through his profession within the furnishings business, Billy made many shut mates and by no means met a stranger. He had a method of creating individuals really feel relaxed and all the time had a form phrase to say. He was recognized for his charisma, humorousness, and his capability to make anybody really feel like they had been an vital staff member or buyer.  Billy was impeccably-dressed and carried himself with a hanging presence. At nicely over six ft tall, he was a commanding determine in any room he entered.

Billy is survived by his daughters, Lindsay Benton, Katie Benton (Danny), and Jami Pool (Jeff), two granddaughters, Ella and Ashley, in addition to his ex-wife, Connie Put up, with whom he remained very shut.  

His dedication, exhausting work, and heat persona will likely be deeply missed by those that knew him.  Billy’s legacy within the furnishings business will stay on for years to come back.

Plans for providers are pending, particulars could be discovered at Hanes Lineberry Funeral House web site:  www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.