Funeral service for Ricky Benford, 68, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, Pastor Michael Ferguson will officiate.
Mr. Benford, who passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home in Opelika, Alabama, was born March 31, 1958, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, August 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The family of the late Mr. Ricky Benford acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you.
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I am sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless you and your family.
My condolences to Ricky's wife and family. Ricky's mom and our mom were good friends as they raised their children on Cherry Circle, so we became family. Comfort and peace to o you all. 2Cor 1:3,4
Sending prayers and condolences to Mrs. Martha and family during this time of sorrow. Just know you all are in our thoughts and prayers
To Martha,and The Benford families, our heartfelt condolences,and prayers .Ricky will truly be missed by all who knew him.He was a very quiet and nice person.May Jehovah God give you'll the strength to endure during this difficult time, and always. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.Jehovah God the God of tender Mercies,and The God of all Comfort. .in whatever trials we face.I know you will never forget all the wonderful Memories you both shared. Love & Prayers The Avery Family.
Heartfelt condolences to the Benford family. Sister Kate, may the Holy Spirit grant Comfort and peace during bereavement for Brother Ricky. He is at rest now until the grand family reunion. Absent from the body present with the Lord. ( 2 Corinthians 5:8). Continued prayers for the family. Minister Wyvonne Copeland Ware Templ, GA
BELOVED FAMILY PRAYING THE COMFORT OF OUR GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU STRONG DURING & AFTER THIS BEREAVED PERIOD! BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED! MATT. 5:4. NOW REST & SLEEP IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS, DEAR BELOVED BROTHER RICKY, UNTIL RESSURECTION FOR A GLORIOUS FUTURE, GRAND REUNION AWAITS GOD'S CHILDREN! LOVE ALWAYS! SISTER IN CHRIST, EVONNE COPELAND ACKERSON, OKC, OK
May God give the family comfort in this difficult time.
MyHeart Goes Out To TheBenford Family In The Loss Of Your Love One.Kate MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY MAY GOD ARMSTAY AROUND YOU ALL AS YOU GOES THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT JOURNEY FROM DAY TODAY.BUT REMEMBER U HAVE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES TO KEEP U GOING. CONSTANCE CONNIE ECHOLS &FAMILY
May God strenthen you Kate and I'm glad that I was able to spend some quality time with my cousin Ricky.
Great guy he was always a smile and kind person may Jehovah our God see family through this in Jesus name Bro M Pope
May. The. Lord. God. Keep. This arms. Around the benford. Family
My condolences to Kate and the family. Praying your strength in the Lord.
So sorry for your loss.we grew up in the same neighborhood. Prayers are with you.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.