Johnny Lewis Benfield Obituary
We bid farewell to Johnny Lewis Benfield (Cornelia, Georgia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 10, 2026 at the age of 88. Johnny touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Benfield and Stella Woodring Benfield. He is survived by: his wife Linda Elrod Benfield of Cleveland, Georgia; his daughter Sherry; his son-in-law Ken Chalkley of Athens, Tennessee; his son Rev. Terry; his daughter-in-law Tammy Benfield of Baldwin, Georgia; his grandchildren, Justin, Ellen Benfield, Makayla, Matt Graham and Colton Chalkley; and his great grandchildren, Owen Benfield and Maybelle Graham.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home (175 VFW Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home (175 VFW Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531). A burial was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery (5040 Pea Ridge Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531).
