Douglas "Mike" Michael Benfield, Sr.

            Douglas Michael “Mike” Benfield, Sr., age 74, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home.

            Mike was born May 13, 1951, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Ray Benfield and Alma Teague Benfield.

            Mike attended Taylorsville High School and was a retired truck driver of 30 plus years and served in the United States Army. He was a member of Linneys Grove Baptist Church.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Max Benfield.

            Those left to cherish and honor Mike’s memories include: his wife, Doris Burch Benfield; his sons, Michael Benfield and wife, Jennie, Jerrod Benfield; his grandchildren, Jamison Benfield, Esther Benfield, Eleck Benfield, Kendall Benfield, Micah Martin, Hunter Martin; a great-granddaughter, Ellora Teague; his sister, Judy Little (Harry); and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Antioch Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 4 p.m. Pastor Curt Miller, Dr. Marcus Benfield, and Pastor Chris Benfield will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

            Memorials may be made to Linneys Grove Baptist Church.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Douglas Michael “Mike” Benfield, Sr.  

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