Claude Henry Benfield

1922 - 2014

Claude Henry Benfield obituary, 1922-2014, Supply, NC

BORN

1922

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel

6300 Mallard Creek Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Claude Benfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2014.

Winnabow, NC-Claude Henry Benfield, 91, of Supply, NC died Thursday morning, January 16, 2014 at Brunswick Cove Living Center.
He was born September 14, 1922 in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late William and Vada Brackett Benfield and was a member of Harrisburg Presbyterian Church.
A veteran of WWII, he served with the US Army in the European Theatre and was a recipient of a Purple Heart.
A welder by trade, he was retired from Control Southeastern.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Benfield at home, his
four children, Barbara Richardson and Julie McCrary both of Charlotte, NC, Harold Benfield of Mount Holly, NC and Tim Benfield of Myrtle Beach, SC.
A brother, Charles Benfield of Clovis, NM also survives along with 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Tim Bostick officiating.
Funeral services are being handled by McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

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January 20, 2014

Jennifer Bell

You were the best Paw Paw in the world. I'm going to miss you so much. I love you! Love, your Chocolate Chip Bird :)

January 19, 2014

Crystal Benfield

Uncle Claude we will miss you.

January 19, 2014

Chuck Benfield

Best big brother any man could ask for. I will miss you.

January 19, 2014

Brenda Benfeld

Uncle Claude was a great man who served his country well. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and brother. We will miss you.

January 18, 2014

Laura Kelley

He was a great man and even though i am a step child i will always see him as daddy

January 18, 2014

Tom Patterson

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Claude. I work with him in 70's and 80's and had a lot respect form him. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow

January 18, 2014

John Blakely

Thank you Mr. Benfield for your service to our country.

January 18, 2014

annie

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

January 17, 2014

Connie Hartsell

Julie and family,
So sorry about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Connie Hartsell

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