He was born February 1, 1944, in Cleveland County to the late Cleatus and Edna Crow.
Benny was an avid golfer, an active member of Central Baptist Church, The Spa Athletic Club, Lions Club of Rutherford College, and East Burke Christian Ministry. Benny served in the Army National Guard and worked as a computer programmer at Hickory Springs until retirement. Benny had a heart for helping others and never met a stranger and thoroughly loved working with Lions Club at the Hickory Fair Grounds every year. One of his greatest accomplishments was teaching his grandsons how to play golf. He will forever be missed by his family and his beloved cat, Gracie.
Those left to cherish his memory are Renvia Crow, his loving wife of 60 years; sister, Sue Hester (Steve) of Cherryville; daughter, Cheryl Kiser (Earl) of Terrell; son, Darren Crow (Faustena) of Hickory and four grandchildren; Austin Kiser (Kayla), Travis Kiser (Jessica), Landon Kiser (Taylor), and Ashton Prystup. Nieces and Nephews Scott Huffman, Richie Hester, Greg Crow, and Gina Crow.
He is preceded in death by his father, Cleatus Crow; mother, Edna Crow Hefner; stepfather,
Jack Hefner and brother, Jerry Crow (Olivia).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to East Burke Christian Ministries, P.O. Box 183 Hildebran, NC 28637 (828) 397-7074 or Lions Club of Rutherford College, P. O. Box 262, Rutherford College, NC 28671.
A visitation will be held at Hickory Funeral Home Thursday April 25, 2024, 5PM-7PM. Funeral Service will be Friday April 26, 2024, 2PM at Hickory Funeral Home with a graveside service following with military honors at Catawba Memorial Park with Reverend Bob Dockery officiating.
Pallbearers: Austin Kiser, Travis Kiser, Landon Kiser, Ashton Prystup, Greg Crow, and Scott Huffman.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Gordon and Luis Bolanos.
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