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Howard Benningfield Obituary

Howard L. Benningfield, 77, of Louisville, formerly of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
He was retired from Vermont American and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Guy and Dora Elkins Benningfield; and two brothers, Edward Benningfield and Eugene Benningfield.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Gentry Benningfield; four sons, Phillip (Bonita) Benningfield of Taylorsville, Kevin Benningfield of Louisville, Tommy Benningfield of Upton and Patrick (Gretchen) Benningfield of LaGrange; a sister, Mildred (Murle) Elliott of Hodgenville; eight grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Crystal, Maria, Lillian, Patrick, Grace and Benjamin and two great-granddaughters, Kellie and Trinity.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Don James and Bro. Jack Roddy officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery in White City.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.bennett-bertram.com.

Published by The Larue County Herald News on Feb. 21, 2013.

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The best father in the world

Kevin Benningfield

Son

May 11, 2021

Wishing you all comfort and peace in the memories you each shared.

Bobby Hall

February 26, 2013

Be at peace Dad, I will miss you and will always cherish the time I had with you.

Pat Benningfield

February 26, 2013

You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Laura Flaherty Schulte

February 26, 2013

Words can not express my sorrow. James W Ernspiker thought so much of this man that he made a log splitter.

Ramona Ernspiker

February 26, 2013

Keeping you in my prayers during this very sad time.

Tara Rader

February 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

judy brinley pierce

February 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marlin & Carol Jackson

February 23, 2013

Hi Phillip. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

Renee Ernspiker-Clark "78"

February 22, 2013

Phyllis we are so sorry. Howard was a wonderful man and so kind to everyone. His smile and laughter will be missed. Your friends in Crist

Ray & Lynn Brinley

February 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss,all yall are in my thots and prayers....

Mark Benningfield

February 22, 2013

Prayers of comfort for Howard's family & friends during this difficult time.

Linda Watts

February 22, 2013

Pat and Gretchen - I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.

Rick McKenzie

February 22, 2013

I worked with Howard for 13 years at Multi-Metals. Howard was a great person, never a bad word to say about anyone. Your family was blessed to have such a nice Father.

Bernie Ballard

February 22, 2013

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