Mr. Elijah C. Bennett Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Elijah C. Bennett

Mr. Elijah Carmichael Bennett was born on March 9, 1975 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life at the age of 48 and transitioned to his Heavenly Home on December 12, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Elijah was affectionally known to many as “Mike”, a nickname that his mother gave him.

He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Galilee AME Zion Church in McFarland, North Carolina.

Elijah attended Anson County Public Schools and graduated from Anson Senior High School in 1994.

Elijah worked for Preston Short Farms as a technician for over 20 years.

Elijah was a devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to everyone he knew. He would truly go out of his way to help you.

Elijah was preceded in death by his mother, Carnetha Bennett.

Elijah leaves to cherish his memories to his father, Elijah Gaddy (Rosa) of Wadesboro, North Carolina; three sisters, Brenita Tillman (Stevie), Tonya Maxwell and Makeeyla Maxwell all of Wadesboro, North Carolina; one brother, Eli Maxwell of Wadesboro, North Carolina. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special friend, Mary “Trudy” Lindsey.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

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Steven Harrington sent Sweet Moments for Mr. Elijah C. Bennett - December 16, 2023

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sadness. -1A Richmond family

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Donna Hunt sent Celestial Love for Mr. Elijah C. Bennett - December 15, 2023

Mrs. Tillman, may God bless you with strength and comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Love Deon Hunt & family

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences to his family and loved ones. ~Sonja(Long) Williams

A Good man and friend he was rest now MY friend

Condolences to the family

I am so sorry about the lost of your love one. I am praying for you and your family.

Fly high cousin going miss you

Kendra Liles

Praying for the family. Mike you will be missed..R.I.P. Marie and family

Elijah, We are saddened to receive the news of the passing of your oldest son, Elijah Carmichael Bennett. Our prayers for God's comforting and loving spirit to surround you and family during this time and beyond. As your cousins and family, we love you and are here for you and family.
God bless you and keep you in God's Care. Your Cousins - Josephine Leak Harris, Andrew J. Leak, Gaston J. Leak, Ricardo Leak, and Linda P. Leak Russell

May you find comfort knowing that we care and praying for our family in our lost of Mike, With heartfelt condolences. David and Mary Liles hp

Sending love ❤️ and Prayers to my family.. sorry to hear about this

Sending condolences to all family and friends. Mike will be missed and we just thank GOD for the life he was able to live. May he find eternal rest and peace in the arms of our Father in Heaven. ~Derrick Burch

Sending condolences to the Bennett family Sorry to hear about the loss of Elijah May God give you peace and understanding at this time 🙏🙏 James Melton and family.

never will forget you rest on friend

To my family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Elijah Bennett. I extended my deepest condolences to the family. Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Lila Brown

I am sorry for the loss of my cousin. Every time I saw him he made it known to speak to me. I cannot attend the funeral for medical reasons but my love and thoughts, condolence's, and prayers are with my family in honor of Mr. Elijah C. Bennett. Ms. Patricia O. Bennett & Family

I am sorry for the loss of my cousin. Every time I saw him he made it known to speak to me. I cannot attend the funeral for medical reasons but my love and thoughts, condolence's, and prayers are with my family in honor of Mr. Elijah C. Bennett.

Extending our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. ~Nikki Harrington-Bennett, Class of 1994, Anson Senior High School.