Cherokee Senior Softball Association

CSSA Players, Family & Friends …

CSSA has recently added CSSA Logoed Visors to our headcover options for those who would prefer a Visor versus the Baseball Cap! The Visors are priced at $18 each, or two for $35.

Please see Paul Markley to purchase them. His Mobile is 770-337-7858; or reach out to him at the fields on Monday Mornings, and/or Tuesday / Wednesday Evenings.

As a reminder, the CSSA logoed Baseball Caps are also available at $10 each; and can be purchased from Randy Bergman. Randy also plays in leagues on Monday Mornings and Tuesday / Wednesday Evenings.

Hello CSSA Players and Fans,
Unfortunately Roy Gilreath tested positive for COVID today. He woke up this morning with a slight fever and is feeling lousy. Please take precautions if you had contact with Roy at last night’s game. If you’re feeling even a LITTLE ill, get a test and isolate if you’re positive for COVID so we can keep everyone safe this season and always!

CSSA’s Spring 2024 season is here! Can you smell the fresh cut grass, see those bright white baselines? It’s going to be a great season and it’s time to pay your fees online now.

Fees are $55 per player per league you play in. Your fees must be paid in order to be eligible to play in the first game. We’ve made it super easy for you! Just go to:

https://www.cssasoftball.us/forms/25010-League-Fees and follow the steps to pay your fees.

Let’s have a great 2024 season, everyone!

Due to ongoing multiple changes in 2024 SPRING Team Rosters for all Leagues, I will update all when League plays their 1st game of season and stats will be posted. Will be entering Calendar/Schedules as I receive them. If you have questions, please contact your Manager or Director. Will get everything updated as soon as possible.
Thanks much and all have a great season.

Lewis Hugh Bender

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Time: 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Place: 272 Red Gate Drive
Attire: Benny’s Favorite Sports Team (hat, shirt, etc.), A Team Benny Played On

Lewis Hugh Bender, 80, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on February 12, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family.

Lewis, fondly known as Benny, Sweet Lew, or Pop, was born to Lewis and Mary Bender of Pensacola, Florida on August 17, 1943. Benny was a graduate of East Atlanta High School and went on to study business at West Georgia College. He was a talented athlete who spent many of his college days playing baseball as a West Georgia Brave. After graduation, he went on to work for his father. Benny loved spending time with his two children, coaching and playing softball, playing poker, attending bible study, and spending time with friends. Benny was a lifetime fan of Georgia Tech Athletics, but most importantly, a fan of his family and being in their presence.

Benny is survived by his wife Linda McHale Bender, his two children, Greg Bender and Kelley Bender Hudgins, his son-in-law Jeff Hudgins, and his five grandchildren, Franci and Tanner Bender, and Colby, Mathis, and Rory Hudgins. Benny is also survived by two sisters, Sue Rhoden (Ken) and Sylvia Stevens (Lynn), along with beloved nieces and nephews. In addition, Benny has three stepchildren, Ginger Davis (Richard), Craig Brown (Christy), and Chad Brown. Benny is also a doting “Pop” to step-grandchildren Emory and Elizabeth Davis, and Luke, Abby, and Carrie Brown.

Benny will be missed by countless friends, teammates, and family. We look forward to celebrating Benny’s life.