Jimmy "BenBo" Harrod

Services for Jimmy “Benbo” Harrod, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 18th, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Jimmy passed away Monday, October 14th, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Jimmy was born on February 16, 1956, in Kilgore, TX, the 3rd oldest of 8 children. After losing their dad, he left school to help his mom provide for his brothers and sisters. Starting at a young age, he worked numerous jobs before settling in the Oil and Gas Industry working as a Diesel Mechanic and Truck driver until the age of 67. Benbo was a man of many trades, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t Fix, Drive, or have the answer for to lend his helping hand. He was a dedicated, hardworking, thick-skinned, and wholehearted father and provider that many called on throughout the years and his heart and arms would always be open despite his own trials and tribulations. Benbo was a man that truly loved his family and friends, BUT his greatest blessings called him Daddy and Pawpaw. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Buster and Betty Harrod, Brothers Buster Jr and Corky Harrod; Sisters Nita Hopkins and Janie Robles; Niece Latrisha Harrod; Nephew Adrian Harrod; Father-in-law Joe Bob Wilson.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Tiffany Harrod and spouse Jeremy aka “Sherm” of Kilgore; Kaylee Harrod and spouse Marvin of Kilgore. Grandchildren Malaki Ferguson, Jazmyne Williams, Dekelyn Scott, Christasia, King, Queen, and Sir Charlton Hill, Jermany Ferguson, Alayaha Smith, Jasaviyon Nipp, Sincere Ferguson, Jayla and A’lyjah Allen, Roshay and Chrishon ”ManMan” Hill, and JaMari Ferguson; Sisters Jeannie Streetman of Tyler, Judy Harrod of Kilgore; Brother Vernon ”Goose” Harrod of Kilgore; Ex-wife Drenda Harrod and Mother-in-Law Bessie Wilson, bonus son Brandon Thatcher. many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. 

Special and dear to him, Jason and Devan Renfro, Kevin ”Taco” Hale, Raymond Bailey, Walt Shipman, Christopher Warren aka “Meatloaf”, Chris Hill, Jordan Russell, Stevie Vowell, and Austin Gunn.

The Harrod family would like to extend a very special thanks to Southern Transport, Heart 2 Heart Hospice, and Kristeena Nipp for their love and support during his final time here with us

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

To know him, was to Love him.