Benny Ray Proffitt, 59, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at home following a brief illness.
Benny was born on October 17, 1965 in Buchanan County, VA, a son of the late Ervin Proffitt and Gearldine Compton.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by a sister, Donna Jean Crockett.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Noah Proffitt and Brooke (Drew) McClendon; brothers, Roger Proffitt and Gerald Proffitt; sister, Joann (William) Schrader; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, Diesel.
A Receiving of Friends will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Service from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.
So sorry to hear about Benny. Praying for the family during this difficult time! 💙🙏🏻
One of the finest people I have ever know ,
He has been my friend for 40 years , I will keep him in my heart forever. Too his family, I loved Benny. There is not a better person. Thank you Benny for all the good years at Midstate, The Abernethy Family appreciated you very much
My most sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Praying for the family & Diesel….those two were inseparable!!! Such a sweet & caring person!! Will keep the family in my prayers!!
He was the best neighbor you could have,
Thought a lot of him, he surely will be missed!
He felt like a son,
Benny was one I of the good ones he always treated everyone good HE WILL BE MISSED!!! Prayers go out to all. His family and to everyone who ever worked under him. Where all family to Benny!!!! BARROOM
Didn’t know Benny long but he was a great boss man such a friendly humble man he’s one those people felt like I knew all my life can’t believe he’s gone rest easy my friend and boss till we meet again !
i met benny in 1988 we became friends more like brothers for 37 years me and him never changed i love him with all my heart i miss you evert day brother