Benny Roscoe Eldred "Bembem", of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 80 years old, on June 7, 2022. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home. Benny was a retired mechanic and bodyman. He coached Babe Ruth baseball and played baseball, softball, flag football, as well as, dragraced motorcycles.

Mr. Eldred was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Dwight Eldred and Margueritte Eldred; sister, Nancy McRae; and his brother, Tommy Eldred.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Edna Eldred; his sons, Ben Eldred (Tammy), Warren Eldred (Lisa), Keith Eldred (Samantha); daughter, LeTicia Eldred (Donald Anstine); nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9 until the funeral service begins at 3:00 p.m. at Desoto Hills Baptist Church, 4680 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS, 38672, where Mr. Eldred was a member. The interment will be private at Forest Hill South Cemetery.