OBITUARY
Rex Grayson Benfield Sr.
June 17, 1957 – July 11, 2018
Rex Grayson Benfield Sr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 17, 1957 to the late Gray Grayson Benfield and Rebecca Keever Benfield in Catawba County. Rex, or better known by his family as “Big Rex”, loved life, his friends and his family very much. Survivors include his son, Rex G. Benfield, II of Hickory; grandchildren, Bella Benfield; sisters, Carolyn Teague of Hickory and Alice Lail and husband Steve of Conover; nieces; Christle Teague, Tonya Osland, Diedra Harvey, Caroline Lail; and nephew, Randal Lail. A gathering of friends will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home.
Services
- GATHERING OF FRIENDS Monday, July 16, 2018
REMEMBERING
Rex Grayson Benfield Sr.
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RECEIVE UPDATESGina Gouge
July 16, 2018
Billy and I met Rex many years ago and it was an instant friendship between the 3 of us! He had the biggest heart and kept us laughing! Such a good guy gone way too soon! Our condolences to the family. RIP my friend.........until we meet again......we will always have great memories of you! Love Billy and Gina Gouge
Chad Stone
July 16, 2018
Always liked ole Rex. Prayers to all his Family . May you cherish the good times as he suffers no more.
Shawn Travis
July 15, 2018
Gonna miss you bud. You were a great role model to me through the years. I hope I can be as good a man as you were.
Beverly Biser
July 14, 2018
Met Rex thru family...we saw each other at family reunions...he was always charming...he made you feel so comfortable and important. He loved my turkey gravy! He didn't judge you just, welcomed you! He'll be missed.
Billie Sutton. Yates
July 13, 2018
Rex ya gonna be missed..I know we lost touch the past few years..but the memories are in my heart..many many good memories. Ya was a Great boss and a Great friend may Our Lord comfort your family and loved ones.
Tabatha Schronce
July 13, 2018
“RIP” Rex Benfield. Sending prayers for family and friends!!!
Lisa Stansel
July 13, 2018
My Heart is heavy for the passing of my friend Rex...You are loved by many...Rip my friend until we meet again..Love You Rex,.
Rick Sigmon
July 13, 2018
Rest in Peace my friend .Till we meet again.
Rex Benfield
July 12, 2018
Goodbye, dad. I will miss our talks, our online poker playing, trips to the casino, movie night, and eating out together. Most of all I will miss the little voice of Bella saying papa.
Greg Smyre
July 12, 2018
Rip brother, till we meet again
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