Walter "Cooter" Harrison Benge

   Walter “Cooter” Harrison Benge, 73, of Mocksville, NC passed away on December 12, 2021at Davie Health and Rehab in Davie County.

   Cooter, as he as so lovingly known as, was born on November 19, 1948 in Caldwell County, NC.  He was the son of the late Walter Junior Benge and Lela Melvina (Ray) Benge.  In addition to his parents, Cooter was preceded in death by his grandson, Avery and his sister, Betty Spillman.

   In life, Cooter worked for Heritage Furniture as a line worker for over 38 years before retiring.  Cooter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.

   Survivors include a daughter, Christina Benge of Cooleemee, three brothers, Randy Benge (Debbie) of Mocksville, Kenny Benge (Kathy) of Mocksville, and Earl Benge (Cathy) of Salisbury, four sisters, Shelby Bradford (Joe) of Mocksville, Frances Cartner (Denny) of Mocksville, Cathy Merritt (Tom) of Pleasant Garden, and Lena Benge of Clemmons, and one granddaughter, Haley Benge.

   A visitation for Cooter will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville.  A funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 pm also, at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville.  Pastor Rodney Barker will officiate the service.  Cooter will be laid to rest in Rhonda Cemetery.

   Please consider a memorial to Mocksville Kidney Dialysis Center in memory of Cooter.

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