Heard County GaArchives Obituaries.....Benefield, Rufus W. February 23, 1942
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"The Cleburne News"
Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama

NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 2, 1942

IN MEMORY OF R.W. BENEFIELD

On Feb. 23, 1942, the death angel reached down into the pleasant home of 
Mrs. Rufus W. Benefield and claimed the life of the dear husband and father, 
Rufus W. Benefield, being at the time of his death, 67 years, 9 months, 13 
days. He had been in declining health for more than 3 years, but bore his 
suffering with all patience and at the end, to those of his bedside, he said 
" All is well with me and I am ready to go."

Mr. Benefield was born in Heard county, Ga., moving to Cleburne county with 
his parents when a small boy, making his home in Cleburne near the Haralson 
county state line.

Mr. Benefield had many friends in adjoining counties, making Heflin and 
Tallapoosa, Ga. is trading points. He lived an honest, sober, dependable 
life with all whom he met. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church 
for 28 years. He was an active singer in the song field and chorister of his 
church for 18 years.

Mr. Benefield is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rufus W. Benefield, 2 sons and 
1 daughter, Fred C., Velton H., and Earthel Benefield and 4 grandchildren. 
Funeral services were held Feb. 25th at 11 a.m. at Antioch church one mile 
east of Abernathy. The Rev. H.R. Carter officiated. Pallbearers were Elize 
Benefield, Enoch Benefield, Glenn Miller, H.A. Jackson, Velton H. Benefield 
and Howard Crumpton.

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