Graveside service for Milton Benford, 63, of Camp Hill, AL, formerly Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, Minister Michael Ferguson will officiate.

Mr. Benford, who passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Piedmont Midtown Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA, was born September 2, 1956 in Lee County, Alabama

Public viewing for Mr. Benford will be Tuesday, July 7, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. At an early age, he confessed Christ and united with Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Opelika, Alabama. “Mickey” as he was known by family and friends, graduated from Opelika High School Class of 1974. He enjoyed all types of construction work and landscaping, but his true passion was painting.

He leaves to cherish his memories: three children, Lashica Brooks of Phenix City, AL, Jason Benford, Sr. (Latasha Hart) and Rachael Benford (Kodi, Sr.) Morgan both of Camp Hill, AL; nine grandchildren, Jason Benford, Jr., Ariel Benford, Havannah Black, Elena Benford, Ashaejah Morgan, Kodi Morgan, Jr. LaQuavious Milner, Jarki Brooks and Keaveya Williams; one great-grandchild, Jazayden Milner; two brothers, Arthur Charles (Kimberly) Benford and Ricky (Kate) Benford both of Opelika, AL; two sisters, Mary C. McCurdy of Richmond, VA and Dorothy Wilson of Opelika, AL; one uncle, Robert Earl (Delia) Parham of Opelika, AL; one aunt, Nell Bass of Opelika, AL; brother-in-law, Daniel Barnett of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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