Ben Efird

May 21, 1972 - January 13, 2021

Ben passed away at his home in Hoover, AL Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He loved and trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior so we have the assurance that he is in Heaven with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Elzie Eubanks and Vivian Riley, and his grandfathers, Theodore Emens and Jack Efird, Sr. He leaves behind his grandfather, Norton Eubanks, parents, Jack and Betty Efird, former wife, Candace Efird, sister, Susan Efird, brother, Treece Efird (Kirsten), niece, Abigail Efird, nephews, Samuel Efird and Aidan Efird, aunt, Kathe Eubanks-Owian, and many loving cousins and friends. Ben graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School May, 1990. After earning two degrees in psychology and health management at Auburn University, he graduated from Auburn in 1998. He was a walk-on wide receiver and member of the Lettermen's Club for four years at Auburn. He was employed as a consultant in robotic software automation at SS&C Technologies. Ben loved his family and friends, Auburn University, sports, computers, music, attending concerts, and traveling. He will forever be missed. Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements. The graveside service will be on Saturday, January 23rd at 2:00 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Rev. Larry Smith will be officiating and serving as pallbearers will be; Brian Parks, David Thompson, Mike Smith, Rob Meadows, Chris Johnson and Chris Johnston.