Benefield, Jack Ellis

Jack Ellis Benefield, age 67 of Dublin passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born August 25, 1940 in Carrollton, GA, he was the son of the late Boyd Benefield and Mattie Gunnells Benefield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter; Barbara Benefield, son; David Benefield, one brother; Jerry Benefield, and two sisters; Linda Benefield and Lee Chapel.

He was a 20 year veteran of the United States having served in Vietnam and retired as an E-7. After serving in the military, he was a prison guard in North Carolina where he retired after 15 years of service.

Surviving

His wife of 45 years Marcella Bradley Benefield ? Dublin

Sons Duane Benefield – Dublin Johnny Ray Benefield ? Dublin

Sister Eva Marie Haire – Ervin, N.C.

5 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren

Brother James Benefield & wife, Evelyn – Bremen, GA

Sister Ruby Smith – Ranburn, AL

Sister-in-law Mary Jane Bradley – Hogensville, GA

Brother-in-law Marvin Bradley – Wedowee, AL

Ten nephews & Eleven Nieces

Dear Friend Nikki Buckner- Pulaski

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 7:00 p. m October 27, 2007 at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 7:00 P.M. October 28, 2007 at the Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, Carrollton, Ga Interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ranburn, Alabama. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 P.M. until hour of service at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski

Visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com to send online condolence messages to the family. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.