Eldon Benningfield, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late Sammie T. Benningfield and Rinnie L. Short Benningfield, was born May 2, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:25 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025 in Campbellsville. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Eldon served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard. He was a retired traveling salesman.

Eldon loved the outdoors. He spent many hours hunting, fishing and searching for Morel mushrooms; “Dry Land Fish”. He had an uncanny sense of finding the precious few places where they still grew; much to the enjoyment of his family and friends. He was an avid fan of University of Kentucky athletics, mainly basketball, and was always quick with a joke.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 67 years: Judy Benningfield of Campbellsville

2 sons: Ron Benningfield & wife Laura of Campbellsville and Sam Benningfield & wife Nancy of Sparta, Tn

1 son-in-law: Jim Haston of Smithville, TN

5 grandchildren: Dustin Benningfield of Nashville, TN, Leah Murphy & husband Bo of Hendersonville, TN, Jillian Benningfield of Louisville, KY, Chloe Benningfield of Lexington, Ky and Beisil Castro & wife Tania of Sparta, TN

6 great-grandchildren: Sadie Benningfield, Emmie Benningfield, Maggie Benningfield, Nora Murphy, Callahan Murphy and Tomas Castro

1 sister: Shirley Coffey of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marsha Benningfield; two brothers and six sisters: Ralph Benningfield, Glenn Benningfield, Madlyn Parrott, Ruby Morris, Dewell Richerson, Majeal Hutchins, Jenny Underwood, and Juanita Newton.

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Visitation: Friday, December 19, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00amET at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman, Rev. Doug Benningfield and Bro. Jeff Newton

Burial: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.