Benny David Shoaf

Benny David Shoaf, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 15th at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. A celebration of life service will held 11:00am Friday May 16, 2025 at Churchland Baptist Church with Rev Dr Stephen Martin, Rev Jerry Wilkes and Rev Dr Don Clement officiating.

Benny was born on November 18, 1947 in Lexington, North Carolina to John David (JD) and Savannah Shoaf. During his childhood years, Benny was a member of Friendship Methodist Church. He worked for Shoaf’s Tire and Recapping for many years and was owner of B&B Septic Service. Benny was a member of the North Carolina Septic Association and Churchland Fire Department Board of Directors. Mr. Shoaf was a devoted member of Churchland Baptist Church. Benny served the Lord in many capacities, including teaching Sunday School, Church Trustee, volunteering, serving as longest lasting member of 150th Anniversary Committee, and Scout Troop 232 charter head. Benny was ordained as a deacon in 1982, serving many terms, including Chairman of Deacons. Mr. Shoaf proudly served his country in the Army Reserves.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose memory will be cherished forevermore. In addition to his parents, Benny is preceded in death by two grandsons, Preston Shoaf and Sander Shoaf.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara; four sisters, Kaye Odell (William), Ann Younts (Wayne), Rita Lanier (Dennis), Cathy James (Donnie), all of Lexington; three sons, Benjamin Shoaf (Michele) of Lexington, Brandon Shoaf (Meghan) of Hertford, NC, and Brent Shoaf of Minneapolis MN; four grandchildren, Spencer Shoaf (Ryane) and Carson Shoaf of Lexington, Salter and Savvy Shoaf of Hertford, NC; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Benny's memory may be directed to Churchland Baptist Church 7516 NC Hwy 150 South, Lexington, NC 27295.