Frank J. Benci

Funeral services for Frank J. Benci were held Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. from Spring Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Stuart Purvis officiating. Burial followed in Spring Creek Cemetery. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Benci, 94 of Philadelphia died Monday, July 27, 2020.

After retirement he went to work for the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department from 1987 until 2013, at that time he left to be with his wife during her final days. After the passing of his wife he moved to Philadelphia to stay close to his daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Benci was a mason.

Survivors include his son, Steve Benci of Metairie, LA; three grandchildren; sister, Rita Kern (Guenter) of New Port, Rhode Island.

Mr. Benci was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; daughter, Lynn Bessonette Barnett; brother, Louis Bencivenga.