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William Benenhaley Obituary
Mr. Benenhaley died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Born in Sumter, SC, he was a son of the late Jesse Benenhaley and Emma Oxendine Benenhaley. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retiring after 20 years' service as a staff sergeant, and was a Shriner. Mr. Benenhaley had retired as a jailer from the City of Columbia.
Surviving are his loving wife, Patty S. Benenhaley of West Columbia; daughter, Sharon Ratliff (Johnny) of Lexington; son, Steve Benenhaley (Trina) of Lexington; brother, Stanley Benenhaley of Sumter; three grandchildren, Nikki and Abby Benenhaley and Tanner Clark; also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Benenhaley was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
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November 17, 2011
Mrs. Benenhaley ,Sharon, Steve, and Family,
Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I know you will keep Mr. Benenhaley strong in your hearts which will keep him with you always.
God Bless you,
Wanda Gimbruch Williams
November 17, 2011
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers. Byron and Sharon Williams
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
November 17, 2011
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Mary Strickland
November 16, 2011
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