John Benefield

Brother John Benefield, age 48, passed away from a heart attack on Monday, October 27, in Frederick, Maryland. Brother Benefield was initiated in the Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter on March 14, 2020. Brother Benefield previously served as Keeper of the Exchequer and chapter representative to the African American Community Roundtable. Professionally, he worked as a staff accountant at the Mt Pleasant Church and Ministries in Baltimore. He is survived by his wife Kiea, and children Taylor (20), Sydney (17), John (16), his mother, and his sister. His brother passed away earlier this year.