Mr. Bennie F. Kilgore, age 80, of 207 Pine Drive, Simpsonville, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Emonia Kilgore and Sallie Goldsmith Kilgore.

He is survived by his wife, Clara W. Kilgore of the home; two sons, Vett (Gina) Kilgore of Simpsonville and Marshall (Felecia) Mayes of Greenville; two brothers, Milford(Cindy) Kilgore of Simpsonville and Mitchell Kilgore of Greenville; one sister, Doris Floyd of Baltimore, MD and three grandchildren, Rasheka Boatwright, Kennedy Kilgore and Marquan Mayes.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2024 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Dr. Phillip Baldwin officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Graceland East Memorial Park, Simpsonville.

The family is at the home.

Beasley Funeral Home, Fountain Inn is in charge of arrangements.