Dustin Robert Bender, 31, of Carthage, NC passed away on December 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident.
Dustin was the proud Owner/Operator of Bender Automotive Repair and has also worked as a carpenter for various contractors in Moore County. He was a loving father who adored his beautiful girls which were his world. He was an amazing son who had a special bond with his mother as they were buddies. Dustin was a protective brother as he would do anything for his family. He always had something to give or something to share with his loved ones. He was the best brother and friend. He would freely give anything he had to help others. If you were a friend in need you could call upon Dustin and he would be there for you. He had a caring personality and a heart full of love to give. He always needed to know everyone close to him was ok and if anyone was feeling down he would give a shoulder to lean on and made sure to put a smile on your face and always showed his love.
Dustin will be remembered for his loyalty, unbounding love, unyielding friendship, genuine smile and his charismatic personality. The love he had for his family, fiancé and adoring Cat LadyBug was unconditional. He loved joy rides on his dirt bike. He had plans to build his own race car with his brother. He had a dream of opening his own shop and building a business that would someday take care of his family. Cherish the memories you have with him because he wouldn’t want it any other way. As he would say “No matter what.”
He is survived by his daughters Michaelynn, Izzy, Leighanna, and Skye; his mother Sharon Wilander; siblings Corey Bender, Stephen Bender, Cody Bender, Mickayla Onorati and Danielle Onorati and his fiancé Crystal Holland.
He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Onorati and his step-father Steve Wilander.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Pinehurst at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the GoFundMe page established by the family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-family-for-my-brothers-funeral?qid=d2d7a2c6c474947ba188a53c04c3219e
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
