Charles Everett Benoist, 74, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. Benoist was born February 8, 1943 in Richmond County, a son of the late Clyde Ledbetter and Nancy Catherine Watts Benoist. He attended Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church and had retired from ITG Industries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Grady, Curtis, Bobby, Ronnie, Jesse, Bill, Don and Thomas and sister Sara. Surviving are his son, Michael E. Benoist and wife Gaynelle; grandson, Carter A. Benoist; brother, Kenneth Benoist and sister Helen Lampley. Graveside services will be held privately.