Mr. Donald Lester Benefield
(January 7, 1959 - August 22, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 / 2:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 808 Barnes Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Our sincere condolences to Walter and all the family. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. May God keep you on his love and care/
RIP my brother Man we go back to the sixth grade I will truly miss you Motor Hip my brother for life take your rest my brother/friend Doughnut love you brother
RIP my brother Man we go back to the sixth grade I will truly miss you Mortor Hip my brother for life take your rest my brother/friend Doughnut love you brother
RIP my brother Man we go back to the sixth grade I will truly miss you Mortor Hip my brother for life take your rest my brother/friend Doughnut love you brother
This is a real tough one! To lose two brothers so close is really devastating because I know that personally from experience! I remember Lester as an easygoing young man that always had a smile on his face! I was always glad to see him. I am so sorry for your loss and would like to extend my condolences to his family! Rest in Peace my friend. God got you now!❤️🙏🏿
Amy, sending condolences and Prayers to you and your family. Love you much
Linda Stover
To My Extended Family… My Heartfelt Condolences to each of you. Matthew 5:4 Reads..”Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Mary,Walter,Amy I Love You ..
My condolences go out to the benefit of family with love my arms are around you I have enjoyed the vegetables and the proof that Lester will always bring me it’s been a joy and I know he’s resting me peace and I want the family to take care of my prayers are with you all love you all take care
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Dear Family, Everyone single one of us are built differently and I cannot actually say that I know what you all are experiencing at this most unexpected moment, but I cannot actually say somewhat relate following the loss of my wife just a month ago, not that this would help, but in life, death is not something that no family wants to deal with or accept, my condolences to the family, I visited with Walter a few days ago in which we reminisce on our childhood memories, it’s not anything we would want, Lester is in a much better place, praying for strength to all the family and friends, maybe Lester will learn how to shoot marbles in Heaven.. Lol.. Rest on Lester…
My Condolences to the family May GOd keep close during this time.
Dear family:
Lester was among a group of students I remember (males in particular) during my 1st year of teaching at BTw, 73-74.
He was a pleasant young man, among others, whose name I still remember from 51 years ago.
My condolences are extended to the family & friends at a time such as this.
May your many memories help to sustain you as Lester’s eternal rest with. a loving Savior is his next life’s journey. To God be the Glory!
To the family of Lester Benefield,,. Lester and I grew up together in Washington Park, we attended Perrin-Thomas, Olympia Middle School and Dreher High School.When I would come through my old neighborhood so many wonderful memories. I would see Lester. Losing a brother is hard but Trust in God and God will see you through this.🙏🙏🙏❤️
Class of 1977 , Love Mary Diane James- Davenport
Rest in peace Gully as I used to call you. You and Archie Washington showed me the ropes working at the airport. You and Archie was my role model. Job well done my friend. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Rest in peace my Washington Park family friend . Gully as I used to call you. You and my cousin Archie Washington showed me the ropes brother you will be always remembered by me
My condolences to the family. When losing a loved one it can be unbearable. In the Bible book of Isaiah 25:8 Jehovah God promises soon to “swallow up death forever.” He also promises to bring back those who have fallen asleep in death (Acts 24:15). In the near future while longer this kind of pain will be a thing of the past (Revelations 21:4). May these scriptures bring you comfort in this difficult time (jw.org)
My deepest condolences to my sister Mary and sister Amy and brother Walter my ❤️ was just broken to learn of Lester death but do remember lean on God at this time he want let you down I love you guys joy will cometh in the morning 🌄
MY CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF LESTER BENEFIELD, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, LESTER WILL BE MISSED. PRAYERS🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
My sincere condolences to the beloved Benefield family.Washingtin Park homie,always had a witty personality.Get your rest Lester RIHP 🙏🙏💔
I was sad to hear of Lester’s passing. We grew up in a neighborhood where everyone new each another. Those days are gone! On behalf of me and my family our prayer is that you remain strong, steadfast, and always trusting in God!