Benjiman Marshel Raney
July 24, 1938 ~ September 25, 2015
Benjiman Marshel Raney, 77 of Mooresville, passed away in the early morning hours on September 25, 2015 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. He was born July 24, 1938 in Public, Kentucky to the late Oather and Sarah (Bullock) Raney.
Benjiman worked as a tool and die maker for Navistar for nearly 30 years; he retired in 1996 as a production supervisor. He proudly served for several years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of Bridgeport Central Baptist Church. Benjiman was an avid golfer and gardener; after his retirement, he enjoyed genealogy, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, to whom he was united in marriage on April 2, 1960, Helen Laureen (Mayfield) Raney of Mooresville; two sons, Benjamin Scott (Wife: Robin) Raney of Mooresville and Kevin Dwayne (Wife: Sharon) Raney of Martinsville; daughter, Stephanie Lynn (Shawn) Eldridge of Indianapolis; brother, Cressel Raney of Eubank, KY; sister, Yvonne Shrum of Jamestown, TN; six grandchildren, Tyler Raney, Grace Raney, Olivia Raney, Emma Eldridge, Hannah Raney and Luke Eldridge and three great grandchildren, Adyson Cranfill, Dexter Raney and David Raney. Along with his parents, Benjiman was preceded in death by two brothers, Noel and James Raney, and five sisters, Annis Wethington, Willene Woodall, Carole Yadon, Bernice Raney and Goldia Raney.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Sunday, September 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday with calling from Noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridgeport Central Baptist Church General Fund, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.CarliseBranson.com where you may sign the online guestbook, leave a personal message for the family and view his Life Tribute video.
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Papaw Raney was the most generous, fun-loving, selfless person I had the privilege of knowing. He loved his family dearly. He would do anything he could for loved ones. He was always giving of himself to others. He will be greatly missed. Greatly, greatly missed.
Oh how we will miss this ‘cornerstone’ of our extended family…one of the most selfless person I ever met… Marshel, I know you received your ‘many’ rewards this morning as you entered into your perfect peace.
What a blessing to know that life’s journey leads to eternal peace that waits for us in heaven. I can only hope that it softens the sadness to know that even now my friend, Ben Raney, is walking in the light of God’s love. I will miss him like a brother, and will never forget our life’s work together. Moreover, I will cherish the memories we made that makes me smile even now at this sad time. Such a kind and generous person. I believe his harshest expression was probably ‘ aw fiddle.’ Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again. My deepest expression of sympathy to Helen and the Raney family.
Helen and family so sorry to hear of Marshall’s passing .Remember all of you from Marwood .Condolences from Lois and Brian and Gail Cox former members.
Papaw was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. He always went out of his way to make everyone in his life feel loved, even if it meant making huge sacrifices himself. Even up to the point where he could barely speak, every time I saw him he would find a way to make me laugh. I miss you so much already, Papaw! I hope you are having a good time meeting Jesus and reuniting with your parents and siblings. And I’m so glad you are no longer in any pain. I love you. -Grace
Perfectly said Grace 🙂
Not many people have their papaw be the best man at their wedding. But mine was extra special to say the least. Never heard him cuss or talk bad about anybody. Super generous. Very supportive. Always there to help whether it was put in a patio or fix an exhaust pipe. The only thing he bragged about was family. Taught me lots in 26 years from golf to gardening to how to fix anything. Never lost his temper. Exemplified love and wisdom in all he did. To say he was my favorite person ever is an understatement. It will take years but hopefully i can figure out how to leave behind a legacy like his. Papaw you were my hero and i will miss you the rest of my life. Thank you for everything. Until next time, Tybo