Benny E. Suggs

January 27, 1940 - September 10, 2020

Benny E. Suggs, 80, of Laurel died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2020 at home. He was born January 27, 1940 in Hattiesburg, MS. Graveside Service was Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3:30. Bro. Richard Clark of Indian Springs Church officiated. Memory Chapel was in charge of the services. Benny was a journeyman electrician. Benny loved life and loved camping with his wife and friends. He also loved watching his children and great grandchildren play sports or whatever activity they were involved in. He also was a major Southern Mississippi Golden Eagle fan and would always watch or listen to any of their sporting events. Benny was preceded in death by his mother Edna Sumrall, Step-father Ernest Sumrall, father William D. Suggs and Step mother Katherine Suggs. Also by his granddaughter Natalie Suggs and great granddaughter Reese Suggs. Benny is survived by his wife of over 59 years Carolyn (Austin) Suggs, son Scott Suggs and daughter Tracy (Suggs) Fiala (Andy Fiala). Brother Phil Sumrall,(Anglea Sumrall) Charles Suggs (Carol Suggs) and sister Lynn (Suggs)Dickerson (Randy Dickerson). Grandchildren Bridget (Caleb)Stansell, Michael (Heather) Suggs, Joshua (Jade) Suggs, Aaron (Kaitlyn) Suggs, Ryan (Madison) Suggs, Drew Fiala and Emmy Fiala. Plus a host of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Suggs, Joshua Suggs, Aaron Suggs, Ryan Suggs, Caleb Stansell, Drew Fiala. Please join us in celebrating the life of our husband, father and friend. To view and sign the online guestbook, visit: [email protected]" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">[email protected]