Bennie Doyce Longbine, age 72 from Abilene, Texas went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2018. A memorial will be held in his honor on February 10, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Estelline Texas Cemetery.Bennie was born January 5, 1946, in Memphis, Texas. Bennie touched many lives thru his career of over 20 years as a teacher. After he retired from teaching, he was dedicated to the City of Abilene, helping out with the Senior Citizens Center, which he enjoyed very much. He had a love and respect for antiques, which he inherited this passion from his parents. He will be remembered for his kindness, wonderful sense of humor and love for animals.Dear Bennie, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”Survivors included, daughter, Cinnimon Longbine Stanford and her husband Clay; daughter, Shelia Longbine St. John and her husband Bobby; grandchildren, Cierra Stanford, Camryn Stanford, Mason Walker, Harleigh Walker, and Alexis St. John; brother, Dan Longbine and wife Sharon; brother, David Longbine and wife Sherry; multiple cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Jake and Iona (Bragg) Longbine, sister Sandy Longbine Lawrence, and brothers Eddie James and James Edward Longbine.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
