Neal S. Benge, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Gibbs officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
Neal was born in Macon, GA to the late Robert O. and Mary Grace Shelton Benge. He was preceded in death by a great niece, Claire. Neal served his country in the United States Air Force and was retired from Robins Air Force Base as a Graphic Artist. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Neal was a member of the National Wildlife Federation, and the Peace Officers Association and also runner up for the Federal Duck Stamp. He was a talented artist and was the illustrator of the book “Forever My Dove” by Ron Dailey. He had several art displays in local businesses and was known for his painting of the Macon Hay House named “Beauty of the South.” Neal competed in archery tournaments and was a member of several archery clubs. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his wife; Glenda Benge of Warner Robins, children; Allyson (Todd) Hester-White of Athens, Clint (Kathy) Benge of Culloden, Julie (Alan) Rogers of Bolingbroke, granddaughter; Grace Benge, sister; Nancy (Roy) Gibbs of Cordele, nephews and niece, Brad (Amy) Gibbs, Chad (Lucy) Gibbs, Becky Galyean, great nieces and nephews; Hannah, Katie, Ford, Caleb, Halle, and Brody.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
