Jerry Lee Benge

Jonesville

Mr. Jerry Lee Benge, 71, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Benge was born February 15, 1950 in Surry County to Hilarey and Lois Benge.  He was a member of City of Refuge Community Church and enjoyed dirt track racing.   

In addition to his parents, Mr. Benge was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shirley Rose Benge; and a grandson, Brian Adam Moore.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynn Finney Benge; two sons, Jerry Wayne Benge and Barry Dean (Christie) Benge; two grandsons, Jaxson and Chase Benge; one brother, Bobby (Renda) Benge; two sisters, Diane Day (Wayne Tuttle) and Nona (Bruce) Wagoner; and several nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00PM, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Welcome Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Jonathan Casstevens officiating.  Jerry will be available for public viewing on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 1 PM – 5 PM and on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 12 PM at Gentry Funeral Service in Jonesville. 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Yadkin Valley Home Health and Mtn. Valley Hospice for the loving care given to Mr. Benge. 

Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Benge family.