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Gary Dale Benfield

August 30, 1948 – June 16, 2018
Obituary of Gary Dale Benfield
IN THE CARE OF

McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel

Gary Dale Benfield joined his heavenly Father in glory on Saturday June 16, 2018. He was born in Charlotte on August 30, 1948 to Jack and Eula.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ellen, son David, daughters Susan Calebro (Jonathan ) and Jessica Sutton; grandchildren Cassandra, Adrianna and Gabriella Calebro as well as Gage and Cole Sutton. Gary also leaves behind his sister Sharon Simpson (Rick) and brother Ronald (Barbara) and many nieces and nephews.

Gary graduated from Independence High School and went on to serve his country in Vietnam as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. Upon his return, Gary remained in the Charlotte area and joined the Charlotte Fire Department, retiring as a Captain.

Celebration of his life will be held at McEwen Funeral Home in Mint Hill on Thursday June 21. Visitation is from 11am-1pm with a service at 1pm. Interment will immediately follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

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FAMILY

Ellen BenfieldWife

David BenfieldSon

Susan Calebro (Jonathan)Daughter

Jessica SuttonDaughter

Cassandra CalebroGrandchild

Adrianna CalebroGrandchild

Gabriella CalebroGrandchild

Gage SuttonGrandchild

Cole SuttonGrandchild

Sharon Simpson (Rick)Sister

Ronald Benfield (Barbara)Brother

PALLBEARERS

Jimmy Hood

Mike Moore

Jonathan Sutton

Gage Sutton

Jonathan Calebro

David Benfield

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