Shelley "Ben" Benningfield Jr., 60, Passed away on Sunday morning at his home in Alexandria. It would be hard to find a bigger UK fan than Ben. He also loved trains and enjoyed all kinds of auto racing. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Lori (2012). He is survived by his son Scott (Cherlyn) Benningfield and a Granddaughter Gracie Lynn. Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 10:00 am - 11:45 am at Alexandria Funeral Home with the service beginning at Noon. Burial at Alexandria Cemetery. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.
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ReplyDeleteFrom: Teddy Rivera Hughes DSL Specialist
Date: Apr 23, 2013
Subject: My condolences on Ben's Death
The news today has shaken the entire DSL department here at T.P. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for our loss as Ben was a model citizen and an outstanding human.
I am truly as a loss for words please let the entire WWTS family know that we feel deeply saddened.
Thank You,
Ted Rivera
I have worked with Ben for many years. He was truly an outstanding person and co-worker.
ReplyDeleteHe will be missed by all that new him both professionally and personally.
It saddens me to hear of his untimely passing and I just wanted his family to know how much he meant to all of us at WWTS.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Thank You,
Byron Van Winkle
It was truly sad and shocking news of Ben's passing. It was always great to hear his voice when he answered my call for help. He will missed.
ReplyDeleteGene Walters
WWTS
My condolences to the Benningfield family. Ben will truly be missed. It was always nice to hear Ben's voice on the other end of the phone when calling for support. Being from the Detroit area, it was nice to talk "old times" with Ben from when he worked in Detroit. Working on Hughes calls will never be the same. Thank you for allowing him to be a part of all of our lives.
ReplyDeleteMark Ivory
WWTS
Scott
ReplyDeleteThere is no way to convey our shock and grief at your father's passing. We've been good friends and neighbors with the Benningfield's for the last twenty years. Having lost my own father last year I want to say that I truly grieve not only for the loss of your father but for the loss of my friend as well.
Scott
ReplyDeleteI have worked with Ben 18 years now. His loss is very personal. Haven spoke to him every business day by phone or Im for all these years, I have come to know him as a very dear friend . We have shared stories of family, of our good times and our very bad times. Ben and I have laughed together and cried together. I lost my father last month, I feel your pain and I know your grief. Ben was a loving father and husband, and a dear friend. With his passing a light has gone out in this world, an a new light illuminating the next world has come on
Frank Randall, WWTS Tech Support, Charlotte, N.C.
My deepest condolences to the Benningfield family. Ben was one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I had the utmost respect for him. As others have shared, I have worked with Ben for 15+ years in the trenches of everyday troubleshooting. His outlook was always cheerful, even when I would grow weary of the work. He had a great love for his family and we talked about our sons regularly. While talking on the phone, I would repeated “IM” him to hear the “Moo” of his IM received. I’m sure he is with his wife are watching over family and friends. Dan Isoldi
ReplyDeletePlease accept our condolences on the loss of your father.our thoughts are with your family during this trying moment. Always enjoyed talking to Ben (Shelly) about his trains.
ReplyDeleteThe world has lost a gentle giant. Gentle in that I never heard Ben say a negative thing about anyone or get negative in a tough situation. Always uplifting and filled with heart of laughter. A giant because under that quiet soft spoken exterior he handled many situations with professionalism and integrity.
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure to attend a training class with him and we hit it off and became friends right then. Our times of laughter continued as he worked with me on service calls over the years. In the last year with Ben's endorsement, I became a tech support colleauge and was further impressed as I was able to observe his professionalism as he worked with all of us and the techs in the field.
He left me with a great model of leadership and kindness that I will never forget. It has been my privilege to know Ben and to call him a friend.
May his family be warmed in knowing how many lives were touched by Ben an how they loved and respected him in return. May the Lord embrace you with His love and comfort in your time of loss of a truly special friend, Ben Benningfield.
Scott, I speak for the entire call center at WWTS when I write this to say how missed Ben will be. The escalation center here has paged out/worked with Ben for the past 15+ years. People from all shifts have come to me to express great sadness at his passing. He was a good man, a great co worker and we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletePamela T Snow
WWTS
GCC Manager
Scott,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Your parents were good neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are wih you and your family.
Jeff and Holly Kuhl
Scott,
ReplyDeleteI have now words to express my feeling and thoughts for you at this time. Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers, your family has held a special place in my heart for many years now, and your parents as well as you will remain in my heart forever. Terri Albers Kramer and family
Scott,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad and shocked to hear of your Dad's passing. Your parents were very special people and wonderful neighbors. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you through this very difficult time. Dave and Teresa Wert and Family
Scott, I do not know you personally, but feel that I know you none the less. Your Dad always talked about his family. It was obvious that he loved you and your Mom very much. I am another employee of WWTS that was touched by Ben. I too was able to move into Technical Support thanks in part to him. I recall working with him while I was still a field technician and remember how kind, friendly, helpful, and positive he always was. Working with him side by side was even better, I am blessed to have learned from him. He was always ready to share his knowledge and assist when needed. I've also heard from numerous technicians since his passing and each of them have nothing but kind words to say about him. His passing truly leaves a huge hole in the WWTS family that can never be filled. Sure there will be others to do the work but no one can take his place. Bernie's comment "Gentle Giant" is a perfect description of Ben, he was as Gentle as a lamb, but certainly one Giant of a person. God Bless and comfort you during this time, and know that your Dad was very well loved, and will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteScott,
ReplyDeleteI am saddened to hear about Shelley's passing. I always enjoyed getting Christmas cards each year from my Kentucky cousins. I know this past year was very hard for you and your dad, and my heart goes out to you. Please accept my condolences and keep in touch with your Tennesee family.
From: Barry Kay
ReplyDeleteDate: April 24, 2013, 11:57:58 AM EDT
Subject: Condolences
Terry just informed me about the sudden passing of Ben Benningfield- please accept condolences from all here at Coxcom's.
Sincerely,
Barry Kay
VP and GM
Coxcom Inc.
From: Christian Delpin [mailto:Christian.Delpin@teleperformance.com]
ReplyDeleteSent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:44 PM
Cc: Tiery Edmond; Louis.Loncharich@teleperformance.com; Sindhu Rajan
Subject: Ben Benningfield from WWTS
Bob
I really appreciated the phone call to let us about Ben passing way this weekend. It is indeed sad news because we just met him and he was really excited about his visit to Teleperformance.
In behalf of the group here, please forward our condolences to his family.
Christian Delpin
Dear Scott and Family,
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of Worldwide TechServices our entire staff has asked me to express to you our sincerest sympathies in the death of Ben. Although words are of little comfort at a time like this, please know we are thinking of you and your family and we all miss Ben very much.
As Ben’s manager and friend I can say his talent may only be exceeded by very few in the industry and his leadership and direction for our team went unquestioned, we had that much respect for his judgment.
Ben was a person who always had a smile on his face and a word of encouragement for those around him. His can-do attitude about anything assigned to our group became contagious in the company. He was always available and showed a willingness to help in any way he could. Day in and day out, he showed the kind of motivation and leadership all of his team so much admired. But even more than that leadership position. There is for most people that one special individual who stands out offering guidance, introductions, inspiration, encouragement, and solace over failure, and, most importantly, an example of success. For our Technical Support Team Ben was that person
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family in this loss.
Goodbye my dear friend
Sincerely
James Cotter
Director, Worldwide Tech Services Technical Support
Scott, Cherlyn and Gracie,
ReplyDeleteThough we never met your father, we know he raised a fine young man and must have been very proud of his family. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We know how hard it is to loose a Mom and Dad, but they still watch over you always. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Johnsons (neighbors).
Scott & family:
ReplyDeleteOur deepest condolences on the loss of Shelley. Our prayers are with you and your famiy.
Love from your Tennessee cousins.
Ray & Freda Wilson
Tim Groce and family,
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to know what add after reading all the kind, honest and heartfelt posts. Ben was certainly special and one of a kind. There was something about his voice, calm demeanor and patience that could instantly put you at ease. I know after working with him on anything it would just turn my mood and my day around. I will (like everyone that worked with him) miss him dearly. Ben …I shed a tear at your wife’s passing and I’ve shed some for you and your surviving family…you’ll be missed my friend….
My deepest sympathy for your and our loss of Ben. I have fond memories of Ben from the Olivetti days. Ben was my DSS under Bob Deering.From that time till now Ben has always been in our corner as we needed support in the field. Ben's passing has left a void in our lives professionally and personally. Ben truly was one of a kind and a man among men.
ReplyDeletescott i was sorry to hear about your dads passing. i started with ben in the bunker ramo days and always counted him as a friend. he will be missed.
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