Thurnell Benefield

Thurnell Benefield obituary, North Charleston, SC

Thurnell Benefield

Thurnell Benefield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Low Country Mortuary - N. Charleston on Mar. 9, 2025.

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Thurnell (DC) Benefield, Beloved Husband of Dianne R-Benefield, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 5, 2025. Born in Augusta, GA and raised in Washington, DC, he relocated to Charleston, SC in 1995. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grand-Father and Family Man who loved his Friends as well. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, splendid work ethic and always lending a helpful hand to others, he loved people. He would always make you smile and laugh while in his presence. He held jobs at Bosch, DD2 School District and for Carta Public Transportation where he met numerous people, he had immense pride in helping the homeless people who would cross his path throughout his day.
He is survived by his wife Dianne R. Benefield, son Thernell Jaguar Benefield, three grandchildren Javien, Jensen, Kaisen Benefield, father-in-law Walter Reaves, sister-in-law Michelle Reaves, Siblings Tahida Abdul Samad, Sandy, Dennis Benefield, six nieces, one nephew, and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by Eddie and Margie Benefield (Parents). Siblings Eddie Jr., Carolyn Benefield.
He will truly be missed by all
Informal Visitation
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM, The Low Country Mortuary
INTERMENT
Private
12
Mar
Funeral Service
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
The Low Country Mortuary 1852 E. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29405

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April 1, 2025

Your MUSC Crew posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2025

Josette and Hieu Storey posted to the memorial.

March 10, 2025

Frederick Graham posted to the memorial.

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Your MUSC Crew

April 1, 2025

"DC", on behalf of all the MUSC folks who ride CARTA Express 1 & Express 2, we will miss you!

Josette and Hieu Storey

March 13, 2025

Oh, how we will miss you! We have been neighbors and friends for almost 30 years.
You were such a bright light and a helper to everyone!
Gone, but never forgotten.

Frederick Graham

March 10, 2025

I'm going to truly miss you man I'm here on unit 3004 that I relieved you on Monday through Wednesday and I just can't stop thinking about you man u was a great spirited person gone too soon rest up my friend team carta rt 211 we are 10-8

Penny heavens

March 10, 2025

He was such a good friend , and always willing to help anyone . You will be missed till we meet again (peace)

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April 1, 2025

Your MUSC Crew posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2025

Josette and Hieu Storey posted to the memorial.

March 10, 2025

Frederick Graham posted to the memorial.