Edgar Lee "E.L." Benge's obituary , Passed away on July 5, 2025 in Lafollette, Tennessee

Edgar Lee "E.L." Benge

January 22, 1939 - July 5, 2025 (86 years old)

Lafollette, Tennessee

Edgar Lee "E.L." Benge's obituary , Passed away on July 5, 2025 in Lafollette, Tennessee
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Edgar Lee "E.L." Benge

January 22, 1939 - July 5, 2025 (86 years old)

Lafollette, Tennessee

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Edgar Lee Benge Obituary

The memory of Edgar Lee Benge of Lafollette, Tennessee, who passed away on July 5, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Ed Benge and Ronilda Lester Benge; and his brother Tom Benge. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Teague Benge; his children, Tara Wilson (Eric), Ronilda Quakenbush (Jim), Cathy Quakenbush (Jeff) and Dean Shaw; and his grandchildren, Alyssa, Samuel Wilson, Ashley, Donavan Seay, Courtney, Stephen Thomas, Whitney, Carl Shaw, Tyler, Samantha Quakenbush, Morgan, Jake Terrell, Shelby and Brandon Schultz.



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Tue

July 08

Visitation

Cross-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.
300 E Central Ave, LaFollette, TN 37766

Tue

July 08

Funeral service

Cross-Smith Chapel Cross-Smith Funeral Home
300 E Central Ave, LaFollette, TN 37766

Wed

July 09

Burial

Woodlawn Cemetery West Central
102 N 5th St #3, LaFollette, TN 37766

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