Eric Todd Benge

Eric Todd Benge obituary

Eric Todd Benge

Eric Benge Obituary

Published by Legacy from Sep. 2 to Sep. 10, 2025.
Eric Todd Benge, 59, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House from declining health.

Mr. Eric Benge was born October 17, 1965 in Statesville, NC to Edgar and Brenda Benge. Eric was athletic in his younger days, he played football, basketball, and ran track. Later in life he took up fishing at the lake, watching football and NASCAR and loved to collect things.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Brenda Benge; and sister, Donna Benge.

Eric is survived by his daughter, Courtney Cline (Ken); two sons, Chris Benge and Jacob Benge (Mia); six grandchildren and his wife Marcia Benge.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Benge family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.

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