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Vernon Benfield Obituary

Vernon C. Benfield Battle Creek Vernon Cecil (Benny) Benfield, 92, left this world for everlasting life on March 21st at his home with his loving children by his side. Born in Indiana, 1921, the son of Andrew and Sadie (Hamrick) Benfield. He married his beloved Marion (Bordner) in Clarion, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1943. She preceded him in death on May 8, 1992. After graduating Battle Creek High School Class of 1939, he served honorably in WWII before spending his working career at Eaton Manufacturing. He is survived by his children Diane Wood, Nancy Douglas, and Philip Benfield; sisters Betty Mathews, Shirley Rocho; brother Jackson Benfield; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and leaves behind many fond memories in the lives he touched. Benny was an avid fisherman and an active member of the YMCA for many years. He enjoyed long walks and winters in Florida. Services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2013 at Floral Lawn Cemetery Chapel with arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. With appreciation for their genuine kindness we ask memorial contributions be made to Lifespan Hospice of Battle Creek. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Mar. 24, 2013.
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Rest in peace Uncle Vern...you are with Aunt Marion again! The end of the caterpillar is the beginning of the butterfly... Much love to all of you during this sad time...xo

Tracy Tillman

March 25, 2013

Shirley~
I am so sorry to read that your brother passed away. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.

Sue (Plunkett) Thomas

March 25, 2013

My heart is with your family during this time.

Melody Askew

March 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies to you at this time with the loss of your Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather. Peace be with you all.

Karen Hughes

March 24, 2013

Diane an family so sorry to hear of the passing of your father,please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. love John & Pam Hubbart

March 24, 2013

Diane, we're sorry for your lost and will keep you & your family in our prayers. Lakeview High School Class of 1962

Nan Briggs Van Nortwick

March 24, 2013

Very Sorry for your Loss, Always remember him with a smile on his face.
Dawn Rose, daughter of Jeanette Crawford, Daughter of Florence Minor, Sister In Law to Benny.

Dawn Rose

March 24, 2013

We have many good memories of a wonderful uncle. May God be with you,Diane,Nancy,and Phil. Love, Jeanette & Milt

March 24, 2013

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