Charles “Charlie” Bennefield

With respect to Charles for his years of service with Gulf States and Sabine Plant.

Mrs Bennefield, You and your children are in my prayers and thought. Just remeber that God is in control of our destiny and he will strengthen you in days to come.

Lillie Turner
Allstate Agent
Dallas

Our heartfelt and sincere sympathy is extended to the Bennefield and Fondren families in the loss of your son, brother, uncle, husband, and father at this young age. I realize how difficult the next days will be without him around as they have been difficult for him and his family during his illness. May GOD shower you with HIS comfort and peace to endure the next days, months, and hours ahead. May the memory of the recent difficult and painful days, soon be replaced in your hearts and minds with the more abundant/numerous memories of joy and gladness spent with Charlie. My husband Wayne will always fondly remember enjoying fishing tournaments with Charlie, Cade Leach, and Bill Watkins---fishing buddies become more like family after spending HOURS in a boat. I remember my brother Marty Abercrombie being friends with brother and uncle Randy Fondren and playing ball at LLL park with Charlie. Those were the days when L-TOWN was MUCH smaller/close-knit and EVERYONE knew everyone on the field and in the stands. Bennefields were then and are still now, fine people. I didn't have your daughters in class as a teacher at LHS, but got to know them because of their friendless and also their bright and beautiful smiles. May God's love surround you all, Sincerely, Laurie Abercrombie Thomas

Donna, Jr. & Sis, George and I were so sorry to hear about Charlie. Uncle Charles Ray kept mother and myself up on all you were going through, Charlie surly was one strong young man. He has been on our prayer list since the beginning. Now your family will be on there, and we pray the Lord will lift you up and put his arms around all of you to help you thru. George & Sharon Jo Edgar

Many of the fondest moments of my youth were spent with Charlie. From Sunday school at Fletcher Emmanuel Baptist Church, to running thru the woods in the middle of the night acting like fools, to riding around in his little red 1963? Chevy acting like big shots, to having him knock me out on the football field - we had so much fun! Though time and distance have kept us apart, I will never forget his big warm smile, his love for life, and his friendship. He was special and we are all blessed to have had Charlie in our lives. Donna, Mike, and family; I pray peace and comfort for all of you.

I bet you are fishin' somewhere right now.

Had not seen Charlie in several years. I remember him as a fine fisherman and a person you could count on. We were in Beaumont Bass Anglers for several years. My prayers are with the family. Scott

There is nothing I can say to bring you the comfort you need now but I have God who ready and willing to wrap you in his arms and hold you. I always found reading my Bible help me so I thought I would share some of my favorite.
John 14--Psalm 139--Psalm 27--Matthew 11:25-30
I will be praying for you and hope you know you are cared for by us. Jarad spoke so highly of Charlie and I felt like I knew him just from listening to him and Jerry talk about him. God Bless. Momma L.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Bennefield family. I worked with Charlie at Sabine Station and he was such a great guy. FIrst and foremost, he was always a gentleman, always a great story teller and never at a loss for a new one, always a hard worker and always fun to work with. You can tell from the photos how happy his family was; he must have been a wonderful husband and father as well as a wonderful friend. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.

May God bless you all and give you peace and everlasting memories.

Sincerely,
Debbie Green

Donna,

Remembering Charlie, I can't help but smile, recalling the fun times we all had back at LHS, and at the Gaylynn Theater (and the fact that he and I got fired at the same time!). He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family, and we're praying that God will bring you comfort and peace.

So sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry for your loss
Shana Burton Financial Services LLC

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cody, Ashley, and Alyssa

Donna, we are sorry to hear about Charlie and wanted you and your faimly to know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers or with you and your family.

Randy

I was so sorry to read today of your loss. To Donna, Charlsie, and Cindy - you are in my prayers, and I wish you strength to get you thru this turbulent time.

Love,
Jammie, Miles, and Elias

To Donna and the Bennefield family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie will be missed greatly. I pray for God to bring you strength and comfort.

Brenda Minton Gillette

Charlie and I worked together many years for Gulf States Utilities. We worked together at Neches Station in Beaumont, Nelson Coal in Lake Charles, and finally Sabine Station in Bridge City. Charlie showed me a lot of good fishing holes on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend. I have a lot of fond memories of fishing with Charlie. He will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our deepest sympathy and love from all the Furlow clan

The Choate family has you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Charlie through our times growing up together and playing sports in Lumberton. Our Heavenly Father has welcomed Charlie home and one day we shall meet again.

Donna:

I am sorry.

Jacques Landry

Cindy, please know that I am praying for you and your family.

We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna, Remember that we have you and the girls in our prayers just as you have been all of this time. Have faith in knowing that Charlie is in a much better place and pain free. Love you all, Jackie,David and family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that it has been a long journey for you all. I pray that you will find the peace and strength that only God can provide. May you rest in his healing arms.

My Mom and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. Having known all of ya'll for so long you have never been far from our thoughts. We know God will be watching and helping you through this as he is with Charlie for he is in his hands.
Nicki and Jessalyn

Your family is in my thoughts.... Call Dennis or I if you need to talk Cindy : )

My thoughts and prayers are with you..................

Our hearts and prayers goes out to all of you. If there's anything we can do, let us know.

Donna, Charlsie & Cindy,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg, DeeDee, Chance & Kalli Hobbs

Donna,
Even though we haven't kept in touch over the years, you and Charlie were in my thoughts from time to time. My memories are of when we were still in school and they are good. I'm very sad to hear of your loss. Sandy

Donna, Charlsie, Cindy We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you the comfort and strength to live through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and Kim

Donna,
I am so very sorry to hear about Charlie. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna, Charlsie and Cindy my heart goes out to all of you. I know its hard to imagine all that is going on right now, but God will help you through the times ahead. I'm only a phone call away if you need me. My prayers are with you. Love always Eliz Lindsey

my prayers go out to the bennefields. i wish them nothing but the best. as a friend of his daughter cindy i know from experience that he was a great father and husband. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna, Charlsie and Cindy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will be praying for you at this difficult time. I pray specifically for Gods peace and healing.

Sincerely,
Billy, Shane', Ashleigh, Micah and Hannah Denman

Donna, Charlsie, and Cindy,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ed and Missy

You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Donna, Charlsie & Cindy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this difficult time.

Jerry & Connie Hawthorne

Donna and family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Jamie (State Farm), Brian and Samantha Gaudet

Donna: I am so very sorry to hear about Charlie. May God be with you & the kids to help you through this most difficult time. Charlie is in such a better place than we are. He is now free of pain. God will heal your heart. Love you, Monika