Bennie Lee

Earvin

Deacon Bennie Lee Earvin was born in Hickory, MS, on July 6, 1946, to the late D. L. and Callie Mae Earvin. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Bethel M. B. Church.

After graduating from Hickory High School, he attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS. He enlisted in the Army in 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1971.

On October 27, 1972, he was united in holy matrimony to Birdie Lee Norman. He then united with Bethel M.B. Church in Meridian, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Daniel L. Earvin.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Birdie Lee Norman Earvin; three children, Phyllis Banks of Fort Worth, TX, Shelia Deinert (John) of Greenwood, LA, and Bennie Junior Earvin of Hickory, MS; one grandson, Donavan Eugene Banks of Fort Worth, TX, and one nephew, Reggie Earvin of Canton, MS. A special thanks to his nephew, James McKee and cousin, Christine Dawkins.