Willie Lee Benford, Jr.'s Obituary
Willie Lee Benford, Jr., age 69, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born December 25, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee to Mable Scott Benford and Willie Lee Benford. Willie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis London Benford, sister, Karen Denise Prewitt (Gale), brother, Joseph Benford, children Terrance (Antonette), Timothy (Euleata), Nahshon, Rachel, and Sarah, grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He retired after 32 years from Coors Brewery and was most recently employed at Wesleyan Hills United Methodist Church. Willie was an avid reader of God’s Word and was a talented writer and musician.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38119 (901)767-8930. “A fitting farewell for everyone.”To view the memorial DVD slideshow visit: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KGH9L6DKWDX6DTHN
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