BETHLEHEM---Mark Ernest Benfield, 45, passed away Nov.20, 2014 at Brian Center-East. Mark Was born July 22, 1969 in Catawba Co. to the late Glenn E. and Hazel Bowman Benfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Benfield. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and attended Zion Baptist Church of Morganton where he loved participating in the children’s church. He participated in Special Olympics and loved dogs. Surviving are his sisters; Kathy Benfield of Hiddenite and Glenda Mims and husband, Larry Mims, Jr. of Bethlehem; niece, Heather Anderson and husband, Jeff of Granite Falls; nephew, Jesse Mims and wife, Casie of Four Oaks, NC; great nephews, Sam Anderson of Granite Falls and Logan Mims of Four Oaks, NC and a special caregiver, Ruby Carswell and all of her family of Morganton. Services will be Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at 2:00 P. M. at Antioch Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus Benfield and Rev. Keith Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, from 1:00 – 2:00 P. M. at Antioch Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church, Children’s Church, 3394 Pea Ridge Rd., Morganton, N. C. 28655 or Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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