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Bennie Rumph, III

4/21/2020

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​Bennie Rumph, III, age 50, 316 Libra Drive, Marshallville, Georgia passed Saturday April 18, 2020 at the Navicent Peach County Hospital, Byron, Georgia.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Louis C.M.E. Cemetery, 3829 Camp John Hope Road,  Fort Valley, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. 

Mr. Bennie was born August 1, 1969 in Marshallville, Macon County, Georgia to Bennie Rumph Jr. and Irish Dean Nedd.  He was a 1987 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School, Montezuma, Georgia. During his tenure at D. F. Douglass he enjoyed playing football and basketball.  He retired from Arrow Head and Robins Air Force Base Department of beautification and landscaping as a small machine operator.  He attended Saint James C.M.E. Church of Marshallville, Georgia.  His hobby included repairing lawn mowers, weed eaters, and bicycles (he enjoyed riding his bike).

He leaves a host of beloved memories to his beloved family which includes: his parents, Bennie Rumph, Jr. Marshallville, Georgia and Mrs. Irish Nedd, Perry, Georgia; seven siblings, Iris Jean Rumph Barner (Larry), Macon, Georgia, Marilyn Rumph, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Arthur Rumph, Alex Rumph, Marshallville, Georgia, Pamela Rumph Matheny (Jere’) Lake Mary, Florida, Shanay Barner French (Keith), Ft. Valley, Georgia and Marilyn Barner, Warner, Robins, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Edna Nedd, Perry, Georgia, Jessie Sipp, Orlando, Florida, Willie Lou Leary, Marshallville, Georgia, J. C. Rumph (Annie Mae) and Eddie Rumph both of Ft. Myers, Florida; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, including his favorite nieces, Brandesha Barnes, Shatorrica Barnes, and Keyonna Barnes, other relatives and friends.

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Dianne
4/21/2020 05:39:06 pm

Missing you my Devil Shoe. Rest easy.

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Vicki Taylor
4/21/2020 05:48:53 pm

I will most definitely miss my cousin. He always told me "I love you cuz". My sincere condolences and prayers to my family. ❤

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Rwanda mathis
4/21/2020 09:17:43 pm

I met Benny(devil shoe) through my mother and sister and he was just like a brother to us and he will be truly missed😢❤My condolences to the family....RestOn😇

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Brenda Matheny
4/23/2020 01:17:14 pm

We would like to extend our deepest and sincerest sympathy to Ms. Iris, our daughter in law, Pam, and the entire Rumph family. Benny was dearly loved by so many, and his earthly presence will surely be missed. We're so sorry that due to the times were living in, we can't be there to support you. Please know that we love you, we are praying for you, and we encourage you to look to Jesus, He cares, look to Jesus He's always there. Love, The Matheny, Port St. Lucie, FL ❤

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MELVINA DANIELLE TOOKES
4/22/2020 12:55:17 am

I pray that your hearts and souls will find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

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Van
4/22/2020 09:07:35 am

Cuz you will be truly missed but one thing I can say you lived your life to the fullest & this world don’t owe you nothing Rest In Peace. Annie B is waiting to usher you in

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Sonya Martin
4/22/2020 12:05:35 pm

With deepest sympathy to the Rumph family. I'll forever cherish the fun & laughter I shared with this young man. RIP Shoe!!

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Latrell Searcy-Cox
4/22/2020 12:10:46 pm

Sending my condolences to The Family and friends. Devil Shoe there wasn’t a dull moment when u came around. I will embrace our memories with plenty of laughter, kidding around, and especially your jokes. RIP MY Friend.

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Katina Jackson
4/22/2020 07:40:56 pm

Devil Shoe you will be greatly missed.

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Jere’ Matheny
4/23/2020 01:09:40 pm

We are going to miss “The Life Of The Party”!!
Bennie was Good to me and my family for as long as I’ve known him and he looked after me when I would sneak to Georgia from Tallahassee to see Pam when I should’ve been in School Lol those were the days! We’re gonna miss Shoe and I along with all of my Florida Family are Praying For And Asking God To Comfort Our Georgia Family during this difficult time!🙏🏾

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Channel Draines Washington
4/23/2020 01:30:36 pm

I will never forget you Shoe, from going to school together and partying together back in the days. You really enjoyed your life to the fullest. ❤❤

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Delores Matheny
4/23/2020 01:39:46 pm

My condolences to the family I am so so sorry for your loss just Know that I love you guys and be encouraged God will take care of you.

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Shari and David Bryant and family
4/23/2020 10:32:48 pm

Deepest condolences : we will miss the Love and special attention from Bennie B.the 3rd. RIP

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