Benjamin J

Dilworth

On May 6, 1938, John Andrew and Catherine Field-Dilworth welcomed a handsome baby boy named Benjamin J. Dilworth. He was born and raised in Monroe County. Benjamin was a hardworking and courageous man. 

He loved God, his family, his animals, and fishing. He also enjoyed playing his bass. In his life, he worked at Futoria and Cooper Tire, and eventually completed his 50-year carpentry career. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. He pastored at Faith, Hope, and Charity and Johnson Chapel. Soon after, he obtained his own church and named it Miracle House of Prayer. 

Pastor Dilworth is survived by his wife, Meldora Dilworth; three sons, Benjamin Dilworth, Jr., Benjavis Dilworth, and Andrew (Jessica) Dilworth; and nine grandchildren, Marcus (Precious) Dilworth, Shakira Dilworth, Israel Dilworth, Elshaddai Dilworth, Jaquez Dilworth, Drewmiah Dilworth, Keyasia Dilworth, Jordan, and Coree Dilworth. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jean Sims of Aberdeen, MS, and Annie Mae Loving of Okolona, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Andrew and Catherine Dilworth; three sisters: Lucretia Miller, Alice Smith, Lillie Mae Cole; brothers: Andrew Lee Dilworth, Nathaniel Dilworth, and two more loving brothers who passed long before.