Clifford E. Benefield, 84, of Xenia, IL died at 8:12 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
He was born April 26, 1923 in McClure, IL to George & Iva (McCluskey) Benefield. He married Ruth "Teena" Morss on September 22, 1950 in Shelbyville, IL.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, was employed for 22 years at Miller Chevrolet and served as deputy clerk with the Clay County Circuit Clerk's Office for 19 years.
Cliff enjoyed boating and camping and his activities and memberships include the following: Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF & AM, Belleville Consistory, Clay County Shrine Club, Marion County Shrine Club, Clay County Widgets, Flora American Legion Post #14, AMVETS, 49 year member of Xenia Fire Department and was past chief for 15 years, Clay County Sheriff's Patrol, Clay County Civil Defense, former Mayor of Xenia and past Xenia Board member, and was an area basketball referee for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife: Teena Benefield; son: Randy Benefield; son-in-law: Gary McGrew; grandchildren: Brandon Benefield, Kyle Benefield, Aaron Hubbart, Bryce Benefield, Maranda Benefield, Zeb Lewis, Elam Lewis; great-grandchildren: Jadyn & Zaiden Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter (Beverly), infant twin sons (Earl & Merle), infant daughter (Linda Kay), sister (Juanita Cogdill).
Visitation was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 6 PM Masonic Rites.
Burial will be at a later date in Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, IL.
Memorials to Shriner's Hospitals.
He was born April 26, 1923 in McClure, IL to George & Iva (McCluskey) Benefield. He married Ruth "Teena" Morss on September 22, 1950 in Shelbyville, IL.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, was employed for 22 years at Miller Chevrolet and served as deputy clerk with the Clay County Circuit Clerk's Office for 19 years.
Cliff enjoyed boating and camping and his activities and memberships include the following: Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF & AM, Belleville Consistory, Clay County Shrine Club, Marion County Shrine Club, Clay County Widgets, Flora American Legion Post #14, AMVETS, 49 year member of Xenia Fire Department and was past chief for 15 years, Clay County Sheriff's Patrol, Clay County Civil Defense, former Mayor of Xenia and past Xenia Board member, and was an area basketball referee for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife: Teena Benefield; son: Randy Benefield; son-in-law: Gary McGrew; grandchildren: Brandon Benefield, Kyle Benefield, Aaron Hubbart, Bryce Benefield, Maranda Benefield, Zeb Lewis, Elam Lewis; great-grandchildren: Jadyn & Zaiden Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter (Beverly), infant twin sons (Earl & Merle), infant daughter (Linda Kay), sister (Juanita Cogdill).
Visitation was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 6 PM Masonic Rites.
Burial will be at a later date in Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, IL.
Memorials to Shriner's Hospitals.
Clifford E. Benefield, 84, of Xenia, IL died at 8:12 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
He was born April 26, 1923 in McClure, IL to George & Iva (McCluskey) Benefield. He married Ruth "Teena" Morss on September 22, 1950 in Shelbyville, IL.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, was employed for 22 years at Miller Chevrolet and served as deputy clerk with the Clay County Circuit Clerk's Office for 19 years.
Cliff enjoyed boating and camping and his activities and memberships include the following: Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF & AM, Belleville Consistory, Clay County Shrine Club, Marion County Shrine Club, Clay County Widgets, Flora American Legion Post #14, AMVETS, 49 year member of Xenia Fire Department and was past chief for 15 years, Clay County Sheriff's Patrol, Clay County Civil Defense, former Mayor of Xenia and past Xenia Board member, and was an area basketball referee for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife: Teena Benefield; son: Randy Benefield; son-in-law: Gary McGrew; grandchildren: Brandon Benefield, Kyle Benefield, Aaron Hubbart, Bryce Benefield, Maranda Benefield, Zeb Lewis, Elam Lewis; great-grandchildren: Jadyn & Zaiden Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter (Beverly), infant twin sons (Earl & Merle), infant daughter (Linda Kay), sister (Juanita Cogdill).
Visitation was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 6 PM Masonic Rites.
Burial will be at a later date in Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, IL.
Memorials to Shriner's Hospitals.
He was born April 26, 1923 in McClure, IL to George & Iva (McCluskey) Benefield. He married Ruth "Teena" Morss on September 22, 1950 in Shelbyville, IL.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, was employed for 22 years at Miller Chevrolet and served as deputy clerk with the Clay County Circuit Clerk's Office for 19 years.
Cliff enjoyed boating and camping and his activities and memberships include the following: Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF & AM, Belleville Consistory, Clay County Shrine Club, Marion County Shrine Club, Clay County Widgets, Flora American Legion Post #14, AMVETS, 49 year member of Xenia Fire Department and was past chief for 15 years, Clay County Sheriff's Patrol, Clay County Civil Defense, former Mayor of Xenia and past Xenia Board member, and was an area basketball referee for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife: Teena Benefield; son: Randy Benefield; son-in-law: Gary McGrew; grandchildren: Brandon Benefield, Kyle Benefield, Aaron Hubbart, Bryce Benefield, Maranda Benefield, Zeb Lewis, Elam Lewis; great-grandchildren: Jadyn & Zaiden Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter (Beverly), infant twin sons (Earl & Merle), infant daughter (Linda Kay), sister (Juanita Cogdill).
Visitation was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 6 PM Masonic Rites.
Burial will be at a later date in Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, IL.
Memorials to Shriner's Hospitals.
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