Lewis Henry Benfield

Lewis Henry Benfield, age 88, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Born on September 10, 1937, in Clarkesville, Georgia, Lewis was the beloved son of the late Marlor Lee Benfield and Sally Ivester Benfield. A lifelong resident of Clarkesville, he was known for his strong work ethic, quiet kindness, and deep devotion to his family.

Lewis dedicated many years of his life to honest and faithful work. He was employed with Chicopee Manufacturing for 15 years and later retired from T.C. Baycor of Cornelia after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Those who knew Lewis admired his reliability, humility, and pride in providing for his family.

Above all else, family was most important to Lewis. He cherished time spent with his loved ones and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and perseverance that will continue through generations.

In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jo Martin Benfield; his son, David Benfield; his brothers, Cosby Benfield, Wilmer Benfield, and Curtis Benfield; and his sisters, Audrey Duncan Dixon and Sam Watkins.

Survivors include his children, Diane and Terry Lovell, Linda and Robert Smith, and Ronnie Lee Benfield; his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Brenda Benfield; his sister, Doris Sims; his sister-in-law, Glenner Allen Benfield; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends who will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Masonic Rites will be provided by the Mount Airy Masonic Lodge #141 F & A.M.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital by visiting donate.shrinerschildrens.org.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the kind and caring staff of Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for the compassion, comfort, and dignity shown to Lewis and his family during his time of need.

An online guest registry is available for the Benfield family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668), is in charge of arrangements.