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William Benfield Obituary
Ryan Benfield EDENTON - William Ryan Benfield, 6, of the 700 block of Drummond's Point Road, died Sept. 5, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. Ryan was born Aug. 6, 2002, and was a first-grade student at White Oak Elementary School. He attended Rocky Hock Baptist Church, played soccer with the Edenton-Chowan Recreation Dept., and was excited about his newest adventure of beginning Taekwondo classes. Surviving are his parents, Ethan E. and Tabitha Chappell Benfield; brother, Matthew Ethan Benfield; maternal grandmother, Inez Perry Chappell; maternal grandfather, James H. Chappell, both of Edenton; paternal grandparents, Billy and Linda Benfield of Reidsville, N.C.; paternal great-grandmother, Doris Ware of Reidsville; his aunts and uncles, Angie and Tim Underwood, Heath and Monica Benfield, all of Reidsville, and Heath Chappell of Edenton; and his cousins, Allyson, Connor and Collin Underwood and Abigail and Claudia Benfield. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Rocky Hock Baptist Church by Dr. James Horton and the Rev. Allen Rowe. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and all other times at the residence.
Memories and Condolences
for William Benfield
36 Entries
vanessa witty
September 20, 2008
eathan and tabitha
i am so sorry for your loss. i know it has been a long time since i have seen you but i love ya and i am here for you, dad can give you my numbers
Jerri Manspile(Palmer)
September 18, 2008
Ethan
My heart was broken when I heard of your family's loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers each day.
Wanda & Doug Wagoner
September 12, 2008
Bill and Linda, It broke our hearts when we heard of Ryans accident. As grandparents we grieve with you.We had just met you , you were grand-children grand-children,grand-children AND we could relate to you right away!I can not begin to count the times we have thought and prayed for you and your family this week. May your memories bring you comfort.You have an angle in haven waiting for his grandparents.May God give you comfort until you are with Ryan again.
Stan and Romalita Harrison
September 11, 2008
Dear Ethan, Tabitha and Matthew,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son/brother. Words cannot express our heartfelt sadness. We pray for your strength and peace in the days ahead. May you take comfort in knowing, he could not be in better hands than those of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and you will see him again. Jesus loves us and there is nothing that can separate us from His love. Hold onto the Master's hand and don't let go. Find strength in Him. God Bless You.
Jennifer Lewis Lovings
September 11, 2008
Dear Billy and Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandson. I know that your grandchildren are the light of your life. I pray that God will keep you and touch you so that you know that he is with you. Keep Ryan alive with memories, hold on to those precious memories and he will always be with you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2008
Dear Ethan & Tabitha,
Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Love in Christ,
Jeff & Carolyn Britt
Red Cross Baptist Church
Climax, NC
Karen Johnson
September 11, 2008
Dear Ethan, Tabitha & Matthew,
I don't even pretend to know the words to say, but my words would be of little comfort to you now. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to be there with Bill, but my heart is broken for all of you. I can't begin to know your pain, but I hope it gives you some comfort to know that you have so many friends who are saying so many prayers for you. And what a blessing to have such a loving and close family. I pray you draw comfort and support from each other in the difficult days ahead. Ryan was a special little boy and how fortunate he was to know such awesome love and have such wonderful parents. May God bless you all.
Elizabeth Harrison
September 10, 2008
Tabitha-it's been said many times before but the Farm Bureau is family. When one of us grieves, we all grieve and we are all grieving deeply right now. Please know that you can count on us to help and be there in anyway that you need us to be.
William and Deborah West
September 9, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss. He was such a cutie and our son really thought the world of him all through school last year. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Christopher West
September 9, 2008
Dear Ryan's Family,
I am really sorry about the accident. I am very sad about Ryan going to Heaven and I hope we will see him when we get to Heaven. I miss him, too. I know you are sad and my mommy and daddy are sad, too. God Bless all of you.
Scott,Tammy,Cody and Brooklyn Hudson
September 9, 2008
Ethan and Tabitha, We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.If you need anything please don't hesitate to call us anytime.We will love and miss him always. Remember he will always be safe in gods arms.We hope to see you guys soon.Thinking of you and love always.
Larry Chamblee
September 9, 2008
We are sorry for the loss of your beloved son William. May god give you comfort and strength during these hard times. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Donna and David Wall
September 9, 2008
Ethan,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wall Family
Donna, David, Josh and Wesley
William, Nicole (White) and Brianne Flynn
September 9, 2008
Tabitha and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We can not imagine the pain you all are going through. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hunt Family
September 9, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will remember the Benfield family in our prayers.
Faye Wells-Stinson
September 9, 2008
Tabitha, My heart goes out to your family. I will keep you in prayer.
Cindy Wooten ( Stephens)
September 9, 2008
Ethan,
I know it has been many years since we have seen one another but Torrence always keeps me updated. I am so sorry for your loss and know you are going through a very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you in this time of need.
Erica Williams (Tabitha Morgan's Cousin)
September 9, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. May god be with you in your time of need. Just remember you now have a Angel watching over you and he will take care of you forever.
Keith Dillon
September 8, 2008
Ethan , Torrance always keeps me up to date with the "Benfields" but today his heart was heavy when he told me of your loss . My heart aches for you and your family also . May God surround you now with His love and comfort . I'll ask my family and church family to lift you up in prayer . In Christ , Keith Dillon
Les and Linda Wheeler
September 8, 2008
Ethan our love and prayers are with you and your family. Please be assured of our deepest sympathy. The miles may separate us, but the memories and love never will. Our love to Linda and Billy and Heath and Angie.
Caryn McGraw
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your pain I cannot even imagine. May god give you all comfort and peace in the days and months ahead. You and all your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers
Angi (Wheeler) Cundiff
September 8, 2008
Ethan, My heart really goes out to you and your family. Now that we have two boys of our own, it is impossible to imagine your pain. Your family, all of whom are still very special to me, are in our prayers. I know you will be surrounded by love in the days to come.
charles benfield
September 8, 2008
Ethan, Tabitha, Matthew
We are all so heart broken at what
you are having to go thru, all though
we cannot be there physically, just
know we all are there is spirit, you
are in our Hearts and in our Prayers,
We Love you..
Charles,Sharlene Benfield and Family
Stacey Byrum
September 8, 2008
Ethan, Tabitha, & Matthew - I was so sorry to hear about Ryan. I know it's been 3 years now since I last saw him and he was so sweet and such a special little boy. My heart is so overwhelmed from what's happened so I can't imagine what you must be going through. You do have plenty of family and friends to help you through this and a church that will do anything for you. I know there's nothing I can say or do to help right now, but if you ever need anything please let me know. Everyone is praying for you and your family.
Patricia Bateman
September 8, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Byrum's
September 8, 2008
During your time of loss, there are few words that can ease your pain. Just know you and your family are in many thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you and we hope God will give you the strength you need through this difficult time.
Deborah (Witty) Privett
September 8, 2008
Dear Ethan and family,
Although I can not be there in person, please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you and will be always. I pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to go forwarder each day and to know that he now has Ryan in his care. May the knowledge, that one day you will be with him again in Heaven keep you going forward.. Please take comfort in your family and know their love, prayers and thoughts are always with you. Remember that Linda and Billy will be of greater help now to help you. They know better than anyone the sadness, lost and hurt you are feeling. I send this will my love to you and your family.
Love,
Deborah
Wendell Erwin
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the entire family. I work at NCFB and just got the email and although I don't know you, my heart breaks to think of your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Kim Swann-King
September 7, 2008
Dear Ethan, Tabitha, Matthew and family members,
my heart is broken for all of you during this very tragic and difficult time. You are all in my prayers. I know that the Lord is with you and He will comfort and help you through this.
Love and deepest sympathy
Kim Swann-King
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
STARR TUTTLE
September 7, 2008
My family and I am so sorry for the loss of Ryan, We attended The Salvation Army for years and remember when Matthew was born, but never got to meet Ryan. I know he was a blessing from God and only your faith in Him will give you the strength to do little things each day. As you know we lost Haylea in May of this year and she also attended The Salvation Army and was also 6 years old. I know there is nothing anyone can say to help you right now But later on if you need someone to talk to about anything and someone that has just went through a tragic loss, please call me, to talk, cry, tell stories about Ryan, or anything else.Sometimes it helps to talk about all the great things about your child. So if any of you want to call please do. 336-361-0616. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Starr Tuttle & Rome Jones & family
Major & Mrs. Wiley
September 7, 2008
My wife and I were the Commanding Officers of The Salvation Army in Reidsville from 1996-1999 and think a great deal of your family. We are so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. We know that there is nothing that we can say that will ease your hurt however, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you sense the presence of our loving Heavenly Father and draw your strength from Him for this time in your lives.
Nicole Byrd-Phelps
September 7, 2008
I teach William's brother, Matthew, at D.F. Walker. He comes to my music class each week. My most sincere sympathy goes to Matthew & his entire family. My words are few & probably not of much comfort, but Jesus Christ can be The Word & Comfort for you through this difficult hour. May you seek Him & rest in Him as you endure this grievous trial - He is our refuge & strength!
John Sikes
September 7, 2008
Our hearts are heavy and burden with the news of Ryan's death. Please be assured that we, along with the Corps people of The Salvation Army of Reidsville, lift you up in prayer. May you gain great strength in our Heavenly Father. If there is anything that we can do during these difficult days ahead, do not hesitate to give us a call. Our love and prayers, John and Andrea Sikes, Commanding Officers
Jane Parr
September 7, 2008
I am so, so sorry. Ryan was such a sweet little boy and held a special place in my heart because he was a singer. I always notice those with special talent and he stood out. My heart goes out to you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Spruill (formally Mansfied)
September 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angie Akers
September 7, 2008
To the Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Ryan. I work with Monica at Lake Brandt Pharmacy and I have heard nothing but good things about him. I know he was loved very much! I know that it is hard to understand God's plan now, but rejoice in the fact that you will see him again!
Monica and Heath if there is anything that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to let me know!
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