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Obituary For Milton "Mickey" Benford
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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Add A CondolenceSending condolences to the Benford families so sorry for your loss.RIP Mickey.
Mickey and I were classmates. I was very close to the Benford family. My condolences to the family and I'm keeping your family lifted up in prayers. Shedeena Bullard. (Cookie)
My Milton (Mickey) for 23 years we traveled life's journey together; over the past few months we talked of that journey recognizing & in agreement ALL IS WELL IN JESUS WITH OUR SOULS! Now,Sleep & REST Peacefully covered by God's LOVE, GRACE & MERCY ALL the way into ETERNAL REST! To Our Children & other Family Members, know that-Q7GSC"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted!"- ONLY BELIEVE & TRUST! Endless Love Always, Evonne Copeland Ackerson, OKC, OK
Uncle Mickey will be missed. Dion and Nichole Ware. Cousins love ya'll.
Brother Mickey will be missed. He always greeted me with smile and was an asset to the family. Jason and Rachel aunt Shawn love you much. Keep the faith, hope and love for such a time as this. All is well!
My sympathies to the family. Mickey was a child. Nellie M Wilson
Mickey and the Benfords weren't just neighbors as we grew up on Cherry Circle. Our families were friends.I am saddened at your loss.I pray for your peace and comfort in the Bible's hope for our future. Rev 21:3,4
Julia Rowell-Finley and Family
So sorry for your loss. All way a good person, help everybody. Always had a smile. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sorry for your loss. All way a good person. Help anyone. Always had that smile. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
My. Sympathy. And. Prayers. Go's out. To. The. Benford. Family. Minister. Williard. Lewis
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