Wayne Benge

Arthur Wayne Benge, age 65, of the Mooresville Community of Washington County, KY passed away at 11:16 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown.

He was born on July 7, 1958 in Berea, Kentucky to Samuel Andrew and Neville Burton Benge.

He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and had a heart for missions especially in Africa and the Ukraine. He was an employee of AV Gauge of Bardstown. An army veteran, he enjoyed gardening, music and was an avid pool player.

Preceding him in death was a daughter, Martha Elizabeth Sinner on December 16, 2017; his father, Samuel Andrew Benge on July 25, 2005 and a brother-in-law, Dawayne Denney on September 4, 2019.

Survivors include the love of his life his wife, Connie Darland Benge; a daughter, Sara Barrett (Stephen) of Hustonville; a son, Rusty Benge of Nicholasville; a step-son, David Bodine (Shawna) of Springfield; a step-daughter, Brooke Botello (Adolfo) of Tyler, Texas; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; his mother and step-father, Neville and James Daniel Hacker of Crab Orchard; a brother, James Daniel Hacker, Jr. (Stephanie) of Crab Orchard and four sisters, Gail Messer (Scott), Kelly Denney and Christina Rodriguez-Pavon (Miguel) all of Broadhead and Lisa Rogers of Crab Orchard.

In keeping with his wishes cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7th at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Tobe Yankey, officiating.

Visitation will be held after 1:00 Thursday at the church.

Carey & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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