Bennie Morris Gildon, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in East Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 84. Born on November 21, 1940, in Bradley, Arkansas, to the late John Alvin Gildon and Ester Weems Gildon, Bennie's life was a testament to the values of hard work, family, and faith.

Bennie was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Patricia Dollar Gildon of East Dublin, and a loving father to his children, Calvin Dewayne Gildon of Heflin, TX, Cynthia Gail Flynn (Tony) of Overton, TX, Ann Adamczyk of Dublin, Rena Jump (Billy) of Dublin, and Karin Aldrich (Daniel) of East Dublin. He leaves behind a legacy through his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings; Marjorie (Charles) Ornel, John Thomas (Linda) Gildon, Diane (Johnny) Powell; sisters-in-law, Fran Gildon, and DeDe Gildon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Alfred Lynn Gildon; grandchildren, Austin Hart and Gerald Adamczyk; great-grandchild, Hanna Alexis Collins; sister, Joanna Canterbury; brothers, Orvil Gildon and James Gildon; and brother-in-law, Bernard Canterbury.

Throughout his life, Bennie was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church, where he found great comfort and community.

Bennie had a distinguished career, retiring from Sawyer Drilling Company and the Kansas City Southern Railroad. Later in life, he found joy in working as a cattle farmer, where he could be found tending to his animals and the land with a sense of pride and fulfillment.

An avid outdoorsman, Bennie had a passion for the natural world. He spent countless hours in his garden, cultivating not just plants but also a sense of wonder and appreciation for life's simple pleasures. His love for bird watching reflected his patience and attention to the beauty of the world around him. Bennie's kind and thoughtful nature extended to every child he encountered, treating each one with a grandfatherly love that was as boundless as it was genuine.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Curtis Warnock will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Jump, Billy Jump, Gerad Mathis, Daniel Aldrich, Briggs Adamczyk, and Rex Watson.