Funeral services for Bennie Stevenson Montague, of French Camp, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16 in the Oliver Funeral Home chapel, with burial following in Friendship Cemetery in Attala County. Rev. Don Smith, Rev. Bryan Burson, and Rev. Ronald Barnhill will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Carter McElroy, Hunter Dees, Logan Nail, Daniel Collins, Guy Stanford, Larry Greenlee, and Glen Pearson. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Double Banks Hunting Club, Herman Bagwell, Harvey Bagwell, Kipp Bagwell, Frank Montague, Cedric Henson, Glenn McElroy, and Jerry Dale Bridges.
Visitation will be Friday, October 15 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Oliver Funeral Home and Saturday, October 16 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Bennie Stevenson Montague, 68, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville. He was born in Montgomery County to Henry D. “Buster” and Geneva Weeks Montague on December 2, 1952. He was a farmer and was a retired employee of Anel Industries. He was a lifetime member of Double Banks Hunting Club and served as a board member of the Poplar Creek Water Association. He was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Montague is survived by his wife, Luna Bond Montague of French Camp; daughter, Genna Gail Montague of Vicksburg; stepdaughter, Karen Nail (Ben) of Winona; stepson, Scott Dees (Sandy) of Oxford; two sisters, Lillie Mae Laney (Curtis) of Winona and Mary Jane Collins (Larry) of Yazoo City; eight grandchildren, Carter McElroy, Hunter Dees (Rachel), Brooklyn Dees, Logan Nail, Jenna Nail, Leslie Hathcock, Stacy Hathcock, and Jake Rush; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Judy Annette Burden.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
Montague family: Our hearts are broken after hearing this news. We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your precious Bennie and our friend. RIP Bennie! If there is anything we can do just let us know. Love this family!
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GENNA, I’m sorry about your dad. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ✝️
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Luna, So sorry to hear of Bennie’s passing. Your family will be in our prayers in the days to come.
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Bennie: Thanks for the memories and for always making this “yankee” feel welcome. You are gone too soon. Rest In Peace.
Your friend, Norm
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Norm, Bennie was looking forward to your next trip down to hunt those “birds”. We always loved you guys coming and sharing your stories.
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Love you Aunt Luna and family. Praying for y’all.
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I am so sorry for this tragic loss. Praying for your family, Luna.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Y’all were so good to Robert Jr. We know him and Bennie had a great reunion! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
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So sorry for your lost. Praying for the family.
Charles and Joan pollard Dent
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Thank you for the kinds words Luna. I miss Bennie. I hope your memories of him bring you comfort and peace. Til we meet again, much love.
Norm
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Luna and family we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Bennie. Bob start out hunting with Bennie and his father many years ago. My prayers are with you and your family;
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