Earl "Fuzz" Benefield

April 4, 1929 - May 24, 2020

Earl “Fuzz” Benefield, 91 of Thebes died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born on Apr. 4, 1929 in McClure, Illinois to Clarence “Monk” and Bertha (Phillips) Benefield. He married Laverne “Pooch” Kaufman on December 10, 1955. She preceded him in death May 17, 2018. He farmed with his brother Paul and also worked as a carpenter for many years for Bud Pearce. Fuzz was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a great neighbor. Survivors include 2 daughters, Connie (David) Newell and Lisa (Guy) Lesch; 4 granddaughters, Stacy (John) Davis, Kelli Holloway, Ashley (Matthew) Follis and Lindsay Newell; 9 great grandchildren, McKenzie, Bryce, Kylie, Kiersten, Mallory, Blayne, Adalyn, Kinleigh, and Lincoln; 1 brother, Bill (Goldie) Benefield; 3 sisters, Virginia Schearf, Clara (Bob) Tucker, and Alice (Dave) Green; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Russell, Charles, Lawrence, and Paul, and 1 sister, Louise Matlock. Funeral services for Earl “Fuzz” Benefield will be held Wednesday, May 27 at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure with Pastor Zack Strong officiating. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions can be made to Lindsey Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or cemetery.