On Sunday, September 11th, Raymond Carson Benthall, Jr., of Murfreesboro, N.C. passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 79.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Carson Benthall and his mother, Sonora Bland Benthall. Raymond is survived by his wife Susan and his two sons Raymond Carson Benthall IlI, his wife Meredith of Charlotte, and Wilson Bland Benthall, his wife Diana and their son William of Raleigh. He is also survived by his two siblings Betsy Benthall Michaels and her two sons Bob and John of Dallas, TX and his brother David of Chattanooga TN.
Raymond was born on August 6th, 1943 in Rocky Mount, N.C. He was a graduate of Woodland Olney School and Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, N.C. Raymond was a member of Murfreesboro Baptist Church, and Murfreesboro Historical Association, where he enjoyed serving with many friends.
His love for Northeastern North Carolina led him to a 42-year career in banking where he specialized in agricultural lending. He worked with numerous clients and many of them became close friends.
Raymond was an avid outdoorsman. He grew up with a passion for hunting and fishing, and shared his love for the outdoors with his family and many friends.
More often than not, weekends wouldn’t be complete without a trip down the back roads of Northampton and Hertford County to visit with friends. Raymond will always be remembered for his contagious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel-Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, NC and other times at the home.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, NC, with Rev. Dr. J Brabban officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, NC.
Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Benthall family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
We were so sorry to hear about Raymond. He was a good friend and we will miss him. You are in our prayers.
Susan, I’m sorry for your loss of Raymond, on a few occasions he spoke with me about the Benthall Clan and their early beginnings in Menola region, he showed me the old homeplace and burying grounds of some of the earliest. I’ll never forget his knowledge of the our county & surnames he was well versed in.
Our sincere condolence.
Praying for God’s peace and comfort to surround you, Susan, and all of your family.
Prayers for the family. Such a nice man.
Praying for the entire family after the passing of Raymond. I warmly remember his smile and sense of humor. He welcomed me into his home from the first day I met him. I loved how he always had a joke for my husband Jeff about how he “married up.” He will be greatly missed!
Raymond and I worked together for many years. We both grew up in the Woodland Community. Raymond and I had shared lots of memories of years gone by that we cherished. He was a dear friend and I found his respect and honesty was shown to everyone. Yes like Joann said his pink shirt brought a grin and lots of comments from him. Susan and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
WITH GREAT RESPECT FOR THIS SPECIAL MAN! WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO EACH OF YOU! REMEMBER, YOU WILL SEE HIS SMILE AGAIN SOME SWEET DAY! OUR PRAYERS!
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