Kenneth Lee Benfield, Age 84, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Alexander County. He was born on July 7, 1937, the son of the late Vance Paul Benfield and Kathryne Teague Benfield. He was the owner of The Deerhunter Tree Stand Company, where he designed and made tree stands. He was a member of the Jaycee’s (Junior Chambers) Organization and help build the first restrooms ever at Bethlehem Park. He was an avid outdoors man. He honorably served his country in the US Army.
He was a member at Highland Baptist Church for over 20 years.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Joan Powers of Hickory and two brothers, David “Ace” Benfield, and Robert “Bobby” Benfield, both of Hickory.
Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Benfield, include his daughter, Dealonda Stagner (Barry), of Goodletsville, TN, three sons, Terry Benfield (Cindy), of Conover, Bradley Benfield (Sharon), and Jody Benfield, both of Bethlehem. Ten grandchildren, Adam Stagner, Kayla Lackey (William), Lindsey Benfield, Daniel Benfield (Kyndall), Sara McCall (Seth), Matthew Benfield, Kathryn Benfield, Jazmine Benfield, April Benfield and Samurel Benfield. Four great-grandchildren, Braxten Benfield, Rowen Benfield, Zane McCall, and Maddox McCall, along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. Service will follow in the chapel at 3:00 pm.
Pastor Neil Bowman will be officiating.
Inurnment will be with the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Alexander County Hospice, 50 Lucy Eckerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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