REV. JAMES BENNINGFIELD, 81, passed away on May 28, 2011.
He was a retired carpenter, and co-founder and former pastor of Unity Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruby Benningfield; his children, Rodger Benningfield (Leesa), and Lisa Sharp (Don); grandchildren, Rev. Travis Vaughn (Kelly), Rob Benningfield, Ashley Goomey (Chris) and Jenna Benningfield; great grandchildren; Sarena, Gabe, Regan, and Blake; and sisters, Alene Meredith and Judy Adams.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Unity Missionary Baptist Church 11512 Andalee Drive with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Mt. Sherman, Ky.
Visitation will be from 2 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at his church.