Visitation
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
MSgt. Holland “Keith” Benfield, USAF Ret., 68, of Morganton, NC, went to his heavenly home Friday, January 13, 2023.
Born in Cleveland County, NC on October 28, 1954, he was the son of the late Cecil Benfield and Carolyn Denney Benfield. Keith was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.
He retired from the US Air Force and the NC Prison System, having worked at the Western Carolina Youth Correction Center. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.
A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Keith is survived by his wife of 13 years, Thressia Parlier Benfield; children, Emily Benfield Keenan (Shawn), Amanda Reynolds (Steve), and Brandi Anthony (Allen Gregory); grandchildren, Makayla, Nathan, Molly, Sarah, Samantha, Hannah, Harlyn, Katelin, Briar, and Hunter; great-grandchild, Ariyah; brothers, Pete Benfield and David Benfield (Brenda); sister, Susan Thompson; and mother-in-law, Dorothy Parlier.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Rev. Wendell Parlier.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Freedom Baptist Church with Revs. Bud Harmon and Lloyd Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Big Crabtree Baptist Church Cemetery in Spruce Pine, NC. Military honors will be provided by the US Air Force.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Tribute Wall
Leave a tribute for MSgt. Holland “Keith” Benfield, USAF Ret..
Amanda, Steve, Makayla & Family So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May your memories comfort you during this time of sorrow and may God give you peace. Martha Moyers
My heart goes out to family,friends, and former co-workers. I worked with Mr. Benfield at Western Youth. He was a fine man and a good friend. He will truly be missed. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Benfield family you have my deepest condolences I work at western youth with Holland and was an honor to have served with him .peace be the journey Holland .
Thressia Dennis and I are so very sorry . Love and prayers to You and the rest of your precious family.
My sweet sweet Bonus dad… how blessed am I and my babies to have got to have you in our lives. You were the very best and took such good care of us all. I just don’t know what we will do with out you…
I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and all your family. Love you.