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Benjamin Dale Mayfield

1975 - 2017

Benjamin Dale Mayfield obituary, 1975-2017, Benton, AR

BORN

1975

DIED

2017

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Roller-Ballard Funeral Home

306 S Main St

Benton, Arkansas

Benjamin Mayfield Obituary

Benjamin Dale Mayfield, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, 41, of Benton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. He was born April 4, 1975, in Fort Smith to Lewis and Judy Mayfield. He was a 1993 Benton High School graduate and graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1998 with a degree in professional aviation. He was a pilot with Express Jet Airlines, a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, and an Eagle Scout.
Benjamin was an amazing cook and was a master at the grill. He loved to hunt and fish. Above all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his niece, nephew, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoy and Edna Mayfield and Perry and Lottie Walker. 
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rebecca Diane Mayfield Brister; a niece, Anna Marie Brister; a nephew, Jack McClure Brister; his fiancé, Courtney Cathey; and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins, relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Shenandoah Drive in Benton, with Bro. Michael Reese conducting. 
Interment will follow at Sharon Cemetery with John Hunnicutt, Lee Harris, Gary Pinkerton, Clint Rickett, Cory Rickett, and Kevin Wray serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are all former and current Express Jet Airline pilots.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 14, 2017, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton 501-315-4047.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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Published by The Saline Courier from Feb. 14 to Feb. 28, 2017.

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Chad Hawkins

February 15, 2017

I went to high school with Ben. I always remember him being a great guy. Prayers to his family

Randy & Debbie Jones

February 15, 2017

We learned from little Jack that Ben had passed. We are so very sorry for your loss. It is hard to imagine the thought of losing a son, but we are praying for strength for your family at this time and in the coming months and years. Our thoughts are with you and our love goes out to you. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and give you peace.

The Randy Jones family

Jackie and Jana Brumbelow

February 15, 2017

We are praying for all of your family. May God give you peace and comfort in knowing he is in the arms of Jesus.

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Billy Oliphant

February 13, 2017

Praying for comfort for Ben's family and friends during this time of mourning.

I hope Ben's service is a time to celebrate his life and to share great memories.

Sincerely,

Billy & Cindy Oliphant and family

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