Dustin Thomas Benfield

Dustin Thomas Benfield, age 41, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills followed by a lengthy illness. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. 

Dustin was a native of Morganton and a graduate of East Burke High School. He loved watching football especially the Tennessee Volunteers, and Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, all things outdoors as well as reading and studying military history. 

Dustin is survived by his daughter, Olivia Benfield, his mother, June Stephens, father, Tommy Benfield, brother, Mark James (Markie), nephew, Dresden James, grandmother, Hattie Benfield, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many great friends. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with Pastor Brandon Wood officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Interment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Park following the service. An online guest register is available at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.

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