Joseph Benny Rye

October 24, 1946 - September 6, 2013

Lee: Benny Rye, age 66, died September 6, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. Bennie has finished his journey here on earth and has gone on to be with the Lord. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11:00 AM September 10, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, with visitation on Monday, from 6 "" 8 PM, September 9, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, with burial at Corinth Cemetery, Lee. FL. Bennie served in the US Army for 2 years during the 60's and owned his own busin ess for a few years, before retiring as a Correctional Officer in 2005 with the Madison Correctional Institute. He was an active member of Beulah Baptist Church of Lee. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Lonette Rye of Lee; 1 son: Randy Rye (Tina) of Jasper, GA; 1 daughter: Stacey Donaldson of Lee; 7 Grandchildren: Tyler, Ashley, and Jesse Donaldson of Lee, Kristin and Landon Rye of Jasper, GA; Dylan and Megan Hammett of Valdosta, GA and South Carolina, along with a host of nieces and nephews. 1 brother Bobby Rye (Annette) of Lee; 2 sisters: Betty Hunter (Willie) of Vero Beach and Belinda Chason (Carlos) of Tallahassee. He was preceded in death by his parents: Berry and Myrtice Rye, his younger brother Barton Rye, and an infant sister Barbara. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.