Ben L. Stanfiel
September 2, 1927 ~ October 5, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ben Lenoir Stanfiel, Jr., passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville.
He was born in Knoxville, TN on September 2, 1927, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Lenoir Stanfiel, Sr., and Mary Lennon Stanfiel, sister, Rosemary Thresher, and wife, Dorothy Cabaniss Stanfiel.
Ben is survived by daughters, Tracy Stanfiel of Asheville and Sharon and husband, David Miller, of Johnson City, TN; grandsons, Adam and wife, Ashley, and John Miller, and two great-grandchildren, Sophie and Levi Miller of Johnson City.
Ben attended Mtn. View Elementary, Highland Elementary, Tyson Junior High School and Knoxville High in Knoxville, TN and was a 1945 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School. He proudly served in the US Army, stationed in Italy during WW II. He was employed by the NC Department of Agriculture Food Distribution before retiring in 1981. He was a member of Biltmore Masonic Lodge 446, where he served as treasurer from 1992 – 1996, and Master in 1981.
Ben loved fishing, his Masonic Lodge, his grandsons, great-grandchildren, church, and learning where people were from.Anyone who knew Ben would agree that he never met a stranger and never lost an argument. He valued the friendships of many people. His smile was always there to greet you and made you feel you were important. His love of his family, friends, church, Masons, and life never diminished during his illness. Ben had a deeply caring heart, a lively sense of humor, and a deep devotion to all mankind. He left this life with courage, grace, and that unforgettable gleam in his eye.
Tracy and Sharon would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Veterans Hospice, the Veterans MICU, and Veterans 3-East for the wonderful care they provided for their father. Also, special thanks to Bob Craddock.
His service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, conducted by the Rev. Jay Rabuck and Alan Smith. Interment with military and Masonic honors will follow at Lewis Memorial Park. (The lodge will open at 1:00 p.m.)
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden.
Memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565, the Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, or to Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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I am So Very Proud to have been able to Call Ben My Brother.He will always be in my heart, and Prayers,there are always those who stoodout,Ben was one of those who stood.I Will see you again, My Brother,William Buddy Burgin
Uncle Ben was an extraordinary man who shared many stories and laughs. He loved life, his family and missed relatives who preceded him in death. He reflected on the past with an emphasis for the younger generation to understand how life was growing up. Uncle Ben you will be missed and reunited with other family and friends who have preceded you in your lifetime. Love, your nephew Scott Stanfiel Thresher
I am glad to have had Ben as a neighbor, but more importantly a friend all of my life. He always had a smile and a wave as I drove by his house, and a warm welcome when I stopped by to visit. My condolences to the family, everyone will miss Ben.
Please know you and family are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. Ben was a great friend to Ernestine and Allan through the years. I always enjoyed chatting with him and Dot whenever they were visiting Ernestine and Allan. With sincere thoughts and deepest sympathy. Bobbie
Tracy and Sharon, My prayers go out to you and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Ben was a fine person.
Our deepest sympathy to Tracey, Sharon and family as you go through this difficult period.
MY deepest sympathy for a fine man.