Bennie was born June 4, 1928 at Mt. Erie, IL to Dale O. and Carmen E. (Sullivan) Yohe, He married Billie Jo Privitte October 26, 1950 at Mattoon, IL.
Bennie was a retired farmer and loving father; a veteran of the Korean War serving as PFC in the U. S. Army. He was a member of McKendree Methodist Church, Mt. Erie Ruritan Club and former president of Wayne County Farm Bureau.
Bennie is survived by three daughters Carolyn L. Forth of Sulphur, LA; Rebecca (John) Keith and Annette F. (Charles) Crow of McLeansboro, IL. Six grandchildren Sheila, Adam, John, Mark, Brian, and George, fifteen great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and sixteen step great grandchildren also survive.
Bennie was preceded in death by his wife Billie Jo, sister Cleomia Taylor, and his parents.
Graveside services will be 11AM Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at McKendree Cemetery near Mt. Erie, IL with military rites. Visitation will be Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am at Hosselton Funeral Home.
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