of Benton, AR
April 4, 1975 - February 12, 2017
Benjamin Dale Mayfield, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, age 41, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on April 4, 1975 to Lewis and Judy Mayfield. He was a 1993 Benton High School graduate and graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1998 with a degree in Professional Aviation. He was a pilot with Express Jet Airlines, a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, and an Eagle Scout. Benjamin was an amazing cook and was a master at the grill. He loved to hunt and fish. Above all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his niece, nephew, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoy and Edna Mayfield and Perry and Lottie Walker.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rebecca Diane Mayfield Brister; one niece, Anna Marie Brister; one nephew, Jack McClure Brister; his fiancé, Courtney Cathey; several uncles, aunts, and cousins; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Shenandoah Drive, Benton, Arkansas 72019 with Bro. Michael Reese officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Cemetery with John Hunnicutt, Lee Harris, Gary Pinkerton, Clint Rickett, Cory Rickett, and Kevin Wray serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are all former and current fellow Express Jet Airline Pilots.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
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17 Condolence(s)
Charles Mayfield ( Uncle Chuck)
Friday, February 17, 2017
Fair winds and smooth seas. Will see you again sometime; I am certain.
Robert and Judy Young
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert & Judy Young
Gregg Brindley
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Tailwinds my brother. Till we meet again.
Gregg
TERRI FISHER
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Lewis and Judy Im so sorry to here about Ben. I will have you in my prayers and thoughts.
Regina Lancaster
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Mr. & Mrs. Mayfield
I am sorry to hear about Benjamin. I never met you or him, but I feel like I knew you when I talked to Judy over the phone. I am going to miss you calling us. Benjamin is going to be greatly missed and is in a special place right now. Take care and please let me know if I can do anything for you. You are in my heart and prayers.
Regina Lancaster
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Rachel Harper Simon
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
My condolences to Dale, Judy, and Becca. I'm so sorry to hear about Ben. He was a good man, and will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our prayers.
Kay Graves
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Lewis and Judy, my deep condolences to you and family.
Tonya Gibbs
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Rebecca, my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of loss. I did not know Ben, but from the loving stories you have shared about him, I can imagine he was a good and loving person. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Tonya
Clayton & Angela Brakeville
Monday, February 13, 2017
We met Ben many years ago through my brother, Lee Harris, & have loved him ever since. We are so sorry for your loss & he will be missed greatly! May God bless you as you continue through this journey! Clayton, Angela, Shelby Ann & Caroline Brakeville.
Steve & Rhonda Camp
Monday, February 13, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Ben. We pray God will wrap his arms around each of you and bless you with lasting memories! Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Ricken
Monday, February 13, 2017
Dale and Judy we are so very sorry for your loss of Ben. Our prayer are with you. I thought about you and your sadness all day after I got the news. All of your California family are praying for you.
Love,
The Ricken clan
Diane Myers
Monday, February 13, 2017
I'm so very sorry. Ben was such a good man.
Lee Harris
Monday, February 13, 2017
Love and miss you brother.
Doug & Tammy Chastain
Monday, February 13, 2017
Judy and family, our hearts are broken over your loss. He was an amazing young man who inspired so many. We loved his Facebook posts as they were always praising God through his personal storm. We love you and are keeping you in our prayers.
Billy Oliphant
Monday, February 13, 2017
We are praying for Ben's family and friends during this time of mourning. We hope Ben's service is a time of celebration of his life and sharing of many great memories.
Sincerely,
Billy & Cindy Oliphant and family
Neil Emmons
Monday, February 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of it. He will be missed. Praying for the family.
Erika Bumgardner
Sunday, February 12, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.