Bennie was born on March 20, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings: Mabel Walton, Alease Townsend, Gertrude Townsend, Marion Ferrell, Thelma Lee, and Mae Watson.
Bennie was a caring man with a smile and laugh that would light up the room. He drove log trucks for many years and traveled to many places, retiring at the age of 82. He always met a friend wherever he went he would always share his memories of growing up and driving log trucks with them.
He is survived by his sons: Elder Bennie Eggleston, Jr. (Cynthia), Paul Terry (Cynthia) one daughter Teresa Williams (Darrell), seven grandchildren, one great-grandson. four brothers; Johnny, Harold, Harvey (Mary Alice), and Deacon Herman Jr. (Claudette), and two sisters; Dorothy Fowlkes and Dr. Anges Taylor along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, masks are required in order to attend the visitation.
Funeral will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 14167 Farmville Road in Meherrin, VA 23954.
Burial: Church Cemetery in Meherrin, VA
Oliver and Eggleston Funeral Home, 914 S. Main Street Route 15 in Farmville, VA 23901 will be handling the services in Virginia.