Benefield, Monroe III

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Monroe Benefield
Monroe Benefield

Monroe Benefield III, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his residence. 

He attended Howard High School. He was a veteran in the United States Army. 

Monroe was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Mattie May Benefield; brother, Tony Benefield; sisters, Claudetta Benefield and Patricia Benefield.  

Survivors include his brother, Rollins Benefield; sister, Ruby Benjamin; aunt, Peggy Lewis; nephew, William Benefield; cousins, John James, Deborah James, Rodney James, and Calvin (Sarah) White; a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services on Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

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