Robert Ernest Benford Sr. 82 of Milledgeville, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2011. Celebration of Life services will convene at 11:00 AM, Saturday November 12, 2011 at Chapel of All Faiths 252 Swint Ave. Milledgeville. Viewing and visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Peoples Funeral Home. He is survived by his lover and caring wife of 56 years, Dolly Lee Benford, Children; Robert Benford Jr. (Cynthia), Delores Morris, Eric Benford (Keli), Brenda "Babydoll" Thomas, Reggie Benford, Morris Benford, Larry Foster Sr. (Gwendolyn), Richard Hurt and Audrey Stanton, sister; Ms. Lula Mae Bryant of Milledgeville, Ga. and a host of grandchildren, great - grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, in -laws and friends. Professional services entrusted to the care of Hayes Brothers Funeral Homes and Peoples Funeral Home.