Kenneth W. Bennefield

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Bennefield of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Nacogdoches Medical Center at the age of 88 years, 2 months, 23 days.

Mr. Bennefield was born August 12, 1934, in San Augustine County to parents Wesley Hercie and Bonnie Lee (Alms) Bennefield. He was a lifelong resident of the White Rock community area of San Augustine County and worked many years as a logger in the East Texas forests.

On March 10, 1956, he was married to the former Emma Janett Cooper and they shared 63 years of marriage prior to her death. He was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of White Rock Baptist Church, serving over 40 years as a deacon. Kenneth also served his country in the U.S. Army, with various roles which included an MP officer.

His survivors include his children, Kerry Bennefield and wife Dana of San Augustine County, Steven Bennefield of San Augustine County, Tammy Whitton and husband Jeremy of Joaquin, Texas, and Robert Bennefield of San Augustine County; grandchildren, Zachery Bennefield, Bonnie Townes, Wesley Bennefield, John Bennefield, Samantha Peterson, Jeri Creek, Reneigh Ritter, Heather Bennefield, Justin Bennefield, Gary Bennefield, and Kris Bennefield; and great-grandchildren, Bayleigh, Charlie, Emma, Angel, Gabriela, Emily, Zoe, Brantley, Duncan, Cody, Madison, Edward, Jocelyn, and Levi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma "Janett" Bennefield, on May 24, 2019; his parents, Wesley "Hercie" and Bonnie Lee Bennefield; and his siblings.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at White Rock Baptist Church, located at 3280 FM 2785 near San Augustine, with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery.

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Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

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