John Joseph Benton, Jr., 65, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born March 7, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired stockbroker. He was a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and served on the boards of many community organizations. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fredericka Bart Berger Benton. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Benton; 3 children, Ginny Blue; Charles Benton; John Benton III; his father, Dr. John Joseph Benton; granddaughter, Erica Blue; 9 siblings, Robert Benton II (Wings); Rebecca Benton; Fredericka Jura; Nel Hough (John); Ann Ruple (Steve); Dr. Thomas Benton (Kathy); Dr. Christopher Benton (Xiaoyan); Dr. Diana Benton, Dr. Jane Benton (Larry), and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with Father Tom Weller officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in John's honor be made to the charity of your choice.