Benny L. Southworth, 84, Waterloo, died at ManorCare Health Services on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Benny was born May 2, 1930, in Woodbine, Iowa, son of Lyle and Alma Smith Southworth. He married Dena Kroeze on July 18, 1954 in Parkersburg, Iowa; she died June 15, 2012.

He worked for Chamberlin Manufacturing for 35 years retiring in 1992. Benny served in both the Army and Air Force during the Korean War. Benny and Dena enjoyed fishing and many family trips to Minnesota to Lake Shattuck near Edgewater. He also enjoyed hunting and was a great shot, and playing cards with friends and family. Benny was involved with AA for many years and many have heard him say “Don’t put anything in your body that makes you crazier than you already are.” He touched the lives of many people.

He is survived by his two sons: Steve (Dana) Southworth of Waterloo and Benny T. Southworth of Omaha, Nebraska; five grandchildren: Katie Southworth, Misty (Jeff) Southworth, Jordan Brooks, Angie (Sean) Young, and Dennis (Leasa) Hoffman; four great grandchildren: Dakota, Logan, Kaylee and Dustin; and his sister Darlene Smith of Boise, Idaho.

Benny was preceded in death by his wife, son David S. Southworth; three brothers: Clarence Fouts, Chester Fouts and Earl M. Fouts; and five sisters: Arlo Ross, Lois Pfiefer, Louise McMains, Louella Brown and Bette Molitor.