Larry James Benge “Pee Wee”, age 74 of Lenoir, passed away, on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Amorem Hospice. Born Sunday, October 26, 1947 to the late James Benge, and Willie Mae Anderson Elmore (Step Father Jim Elmore) in Surry County NC.
An addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by a son Rusty Benge, and brothers Bobby and Roger Benge
Mr. Benge is survived by his son Scott Benge and wife Teresa and daughter Sandra McRary and husband Tracy, and the mother of his children Sheila Hoyle Benge. Four grandchildren Bradley, and Dillon Benge, and Kirsten, and Grace Hartley. Larry’s sisters Peggy Greene (Richard) and Tammy Benge Warren (Ken), along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Heaven received a beautiful soul full of laughter, life, and love. Never a day when he didn’t have a smile on his face, so much he got the nick name, “Smiley”. He enjoyed life to the very fullest no matter the circumstance. Never missing a game or statistic he did not know, he loved him some Tarheels & Red Sox ball teams. His love for his family was whole heartily and beyond words. Most of all Larry loved his Lord and Savior Jesus! He will be greatly missed!
The Benge family will receive friends Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm at Pendry's Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service for Larry will be held at Pendry's Funeral Home on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm with the Pastor Edd Warren officiating.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 2017 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Amorem Hospice 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Larry James Benge.