Michael Jude Bender

Michael Jude Bender known to his friends as ""Bender"", age 37, of Morehead City NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 17, 2017. ""Bender"" was born in Altoona, PA on April 14, 1979. He was the son of William C. Bender and Linda ""Pugh"" Scott. He was a 1997 graduate of Robert B. Glenn high school in Kernersville, NC. He attended Guilford Technical Community College. Mike was employed as an Insurance agent for BCBS. Mike was an avid fisherman and he loved the water. He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, Pittsburg Pirates and the Carolina hurricanes.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kofroth Bender; his son, Jack Allen Bender whom he adored. Also surviving are his parents Randy and Linda Scott, his sister Sara Bender, his brother Zachary Scott, all of Winston-Salem, NC. Also surviving are his sisters Kelsey and Karlie Bender and his brothers Kyler and Kolin Bender of Altoona, PA. He is also survived by his step mother Barbara White of Altoona, Pa; his brother in law, Christopher Ancrum, Ireland, Ava and Aubree Bender of Winston Salem, NC; his grandparents, William and M. Frances Pugh of High Point, NC, Frank and Pallett Glasshauser of Altoona, PA. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents William H. and Anna Gertrude ""Nanny"" Bender. Mike leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Carolina Crossroads, 1086 Susie Sand Hill Rd., Elizabethtown NC, 28337. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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