Oscar Tellis Benfield's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Oscar Tellis Benfield

September 12, 1940 - April 3, 2025 (84 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Oscar Tellis Benfield's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina
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Oscar Tellis Benfield

September 12, 1940 - April 3, 2025 (84 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Oscar Tellis Benfield Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Oscar Tellis Benfield of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Oscar Tellis Benfield to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Oscar and Zalie Elizabeth Chester Benfield; his daughter Kathy Denise Benfield; and his brother Arnold "Whitey" Benfield. He is survived by: his daughters, Sherry Calhoun (J. T.) of Hickory and Pam Burgoon (Tom) of Orlando, FL; his grandchildren, Hayley Burgoon, Ryan Burgoon, Lauren Calhoun and Reagan Calhoun; his close friend Charlotte Swanson; his siblings, Sharon Munday of Spruce Pine and Rex Benfield of Lake James; and his close friends, Charlie, Mildred Barlow, Tom, Christy Ingersol, Paul, Martha Tate and Howell Greene (late Donna Greene).

Memorial gifts may be made to Missionary Baptist Church, 1497 Airport Rhodhiss Road, Hickory, NC 28601.



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1031 11th Ave Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602

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