Hamilton Benenhaley, Jr

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Hamilton "Hamp" Benenhaley, Jr., age 76, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at his home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday December 5, 2007 at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
INTERMENT: will follow in Chesterfield Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

HISTORY: Mr. Benenhaley was born December 24, 1930, in Dalzell, SC, the son of the late Hamilton and Harriet Lowery Benenhaley. He attended Clemson College and was an active member of IPTAY. Mr. Benenhaley was in the insurance business for 30 years, as an agent and manager, and retired with Life of Georgia. Hamp was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a former member of the S.C. National Guard. He was a member and past Master of the Chesterfield Masonic Lodge 220, a former member of the Chesterfield Town Council, and had been active in Dixie Youth Baseball. Hamp was a member and former Trustee of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a nephew Tim McElveen.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 50 years, Martha Ballard Benenhaley of the home.
2 Sons: Monty Benenhaley of Warner Robins, GA, and David (Robin) Benenhaley of Midland, NC
1 Daughter: Cindy (Tom) Rochester of Cornelius, NC
8 Grandchildren: Haley, Drew, and Gray Rochester, Derek, Grant, Jared, Wesley, and Allie Benenhaley.
Sister: Clara (Legrand) McElveen of Bishopville, SC
Also a Nephew: Sam (Donna) McElveen of Lugoff, SC
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Chesterfield Cemetery Association P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com)
is serving the Benenhaley Family.