Jessie Dorian Rufus Benford

Life ReflectionsJessie Dorian Rufus Benford was born May 14, 1987 to the union of Jessie Samuel Rufus Benford and Doris Ann Henderson in St. Louis, Missouri. He was educated by the Hazelwood School District and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. He later went on to receive a certificate in Auto Diesel at the William C. Clements Job Corp Center. In his youth Jessie, also known as "Dorian" to family, played the sport of football and earned many certificates for his art. Dorian was a playful child who was also joyful. Dorian loved his family and wanted us all to be together. But don't get it mistaken; he would tell you what was on his mind, but he never hesitated to tell you that he loved you. He believed deeply in Jesus Christ. He kept his Bible open. Jessie Dorian departed this physical life to dwell in the spirit realm on October 10, 2017. He was preced-ed in death by his grandparents, Sammy Sr. and Willie Mae Henderson; grandmother, Nable Benford Gaines; and an aunt, Tammy Lee Henderson. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, Jessie Benford, Sr. and Doris Ann Henderson Lumpkins; one sister, Jessica N. Benford; two children, JaDoria Benford and Jessie Dorian Benford, Jr., one nephew, Cameron Armon; and one niece, Frezynce Cambryelle Benford; uncle, Sammy Hender-son (Joi); special friends, Danielle Lawrence, Matthew Braw-ley and Bejuan Calhoun; and a host of other friends and relatives. Interment:Memorial Park Crematory5200 Lucas Hunt RoadSt. Louis, MO 63121 . Visitation Saturday, Oct 21, 2017 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Williams-James Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel 1424 Dielman Road St. Louis, MO 63132 Funeral Service Saturday, Oct 21, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Williams-James Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel 1424 Dielman Road St. Louis, MO 63132