James Edward Lee Benston's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2024 in Yanceyville, North Carolina

James Edward Lee Benston

March 23, 1934 - June 21, 2024 (90 years old)

Yanceyville, North Carolina

James Edward Lee Benston's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2024 in Yanceyville, North Carolina

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James Edward Lee Benston

March 23, 1934 - June 21, 2024 (90 years old)

Yanceyville, North Carolina

James Edward Lee Benston Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Edward Lee Benston of Yanceyville, North Carolina, who passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Lee Benston to show support.

Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He is survived by: his children, James Shelton, Carter Midgette and Reverend Selma Hunter; and his siblings, Lee Thomas Benston, Sammy Lee Benston and Sarah Murray. He is also survived by five grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
People's Funeral Establishment, LLC



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June 27

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People's Memorial Chapel
219 N Bonner St, Washington, NC 27889

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June 28

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People's Memorial Chapel
219 N Bonner St, Washington, NC 27889

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June 30

Celebration of life

St. Lydia Baptist Church
25195 US Hwy 264 Swan Quarter, NC 27885

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