This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: McKennie Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/16.159/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARION, Ohio: Benjamin Franklin Saffold Sr., 61, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the V.A. Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. (Montgomery County) Benjamin was born August 17, 1949 to the late Joseph O. and Willie Mae McKennie Saffold in Lexington, Mississippi, and had lived in Marion, Ohio the past 31 years. Benjamin served in the U.S Army and was honorably discharged in 1971. Benjamin was a social person who enjoyed spending time with his "adopted" famiy in Marion, Ohio and was also considered a handyman. Benjamin is survived by his four children, Reginald Saffold, Brooklyn, New York, Deanne Saffold, Columbus, Ohio, Benjamin (Danielle) Saffold Jr., Mansfield, Ohio, and Jarell Goodman, Marion, Ohio; siblings, Evelyn (Garnett) Herron, Earl (Betty), Lonnie, Johnathon (Lula) Saffold, Wisconsin, Irene (Allen) Crawford, Georgia, Ann (Herbert) Green, New Jersey, Eugene (Jesssie) Saffold, Mississippi, Tommy (Lydia) Saffold, Tennessee, Sandra (Dan) Gill, Colorado; five grandchildren, Shirley Saffold and Demetrius Goodman; numerous nieces, nephews, and many extended family and friends. Benjamin is preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Cornelius "Shawn" Saffold. Friends may call in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Services, 753 McPherson St., Mansfield, Ohio 44903, Thursday after 2 p.m. where family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Services with Pastor James Bond officiating. www.williamsfuneralservices.com photo http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/marionstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1 Holmes County Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.