Russell M Benefield, 89, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Snow's at Macon Memorial Park. A celebration of his life will follow at 2:00pm, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joe McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park.
Mr. Benefield was born September 15, 1935, in Wedowee, Alabama to the late Thomas Hansel Benefield and Lueola Wilson Benefield. He honorably served his country with the United States Navy prior to a thirty five year career in civil service at Robins Air Force Base. Mr. Benefield also worked as an advisor for H & R Block for twenty-five years.
Mr. Benefield was described by his family as not only a gentleman but was a gentle man! He was a stranger to no one, making a new friend anywhere he went. He had a jovial spirit and enjoyed working in his yard. Mr. Benefield loved to attend parties and dance and even played softball on a senior team until he was sixty-five years old. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Mr. Benefield is survived by his wife: Sherry Bartlett Benefield, who shared forty-five wonderful years with him. Survivors also include his daughters: Sally Lawrence (Mark) and Beth Patino (Felip); step-son: Phil Odum; siblings: Angela Ballard, Gwen Benefield and Barbara Milam; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Snow's at Macon Memorial Park has charge of arrangements. Condolences may be registered online at www.snowsmacon.com.