James "Bennie" Woodlief, 73 of Henderson, NC, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late James Elmo Woodlief and Mae Frances Tant Woodlief.

Mr. Woodlief was a member of Cokesbury Global Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Dot) Mae Tippett Woodlief; two daughters, Crystal W. Hobgood (Brian), and Pamela "Pam" W. Newcomb (Kevin); one son, Joseph "Joe" W. Woodlief (Jennifer); eight grandchildren, Katie Newcomb (Landon), Drake Hobgood, Jacob Newcomb, Tyler Newcomb, Hunter Woodlief, Madison Woodlief, Gage Hobgood, and Bryson Woodlief; one sister Betty Jean Gill (Harry); and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members; along with his beloved dog Chloe Mae. Alongside his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gerald Mae Reavis.

The family will hold a memorial service on Friday March 27, 2026, at 2pm at Cokesbury Global Methodist Church. The family will receive friends and family prior to the service in the fellowship hall beginning at 12:45. At other times visitation is welcomed at the home of Dot Woodlief.

Arrangements by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.