Benny Wayne Chupp, 85, of Houston, Texas passed peacefully from this life March 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1939, in Gorman, Texas to Hugh Clarence Chupp and Thelma Brownlee.

Benny attended De Leon High School and graduated with the Class of 1958. He was a proud De Leon Bearcat until his last breath. After high school, Benny attended junior college and then built a career in sales in Midland and Houston that he enjoyed until his retirement.

Benny married Deanna Jo Rodgers on June 3, 1961, in Gorman. They were blessed with a loving marriage of sixty-three years. Benny enjoyed many hobbies but especially loved to golf, loved to read, and was always the family champion of Trivial Pursuit games. He was a deacon, and a Sunday School and Recreation coach for youth groups for many years. He also coached both his girls' softball teams to several championships! He was a loyal Dallas Cowboy fan and as a boy, loved listening to the St Louis Cardinals on his transistor radio and remained a lifelong fan. His family was the center of his life, and he loved them well. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deanna Chupp; daughters, Dr. Leslie Chupp and Pamela Chupp; five grandchildren, Paul English III, Ava English, Jacob Cavazos, Emily Cavazos and Sarah Cavazos; two great grandchildren, Everett English and Willow English; his nephew, John Chupp and wife, Ramey; and sister-in law, Ruth Spencer and husband, Rodney.

He has been reunited with his parents, Hugh and Thelma Chupp; brothers, Frank Chupp and Charles Chupp; nephew, Ace Chupp; and niece Debbie Chupp.

Graveside funeral services celebrating Benny's life were held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in De Leon Cemetery with Minister Richard Watson officiating.