Benjamin Welling Hartsfield, 85, of Woodbury passed away at his home Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in West Palm Beach, FL., and growing up in Jackson, MO., he was preceded in death by his biological parents, Olin Sanford Hartsfield and Mildred Bernice Granger Hartsfield and his adoptive parents, Thomas Edward Wilson and Elizabeth Granger Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Emma Ray Elizabeth Bugg Hartsfield.
He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Elizabeth "Beth" (Mance) Davis of Bradyville; granddaughters, Aidan Elizabeth Davis, Cadee Grace Davis and Anne Christine Davis all of Bradyville and sister, Julie French of Charleston, MO.
Mr. Hartsfield was a member of the West High Church of Christ and was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Arnold Engineering Development Center. He loved gardening, antique clock repair and working with his metal lathe.
His family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. with his funeral services to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jernigan cemetery.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave memories and condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net