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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Richard Bennett
James Richard
Bennett
April 23, 1940 – September 24, 2014
James Richard Bennett's Obituary
James Richard Bennett, 74, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the residence of his brother.
He was born April 23, 1940 in Berrien County to the late James Benjamin Bennett and the late Mina Lou Nix Bennett. He retired from the United States Navy, an active member of the VFW and of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife: Louise Bennett who died in 1997; step daughter: Joyce Bennett; and brother: Ronnie Bennett.
He is survived by a step daughter: Cathy Bennett of Nashville; step son: John Smith of Nashville; 5 sisters: Hilda (Donald) Tidwell of Ray City, Helen (Billy) Crowley, Ann (Kenneth) Skinner, Bonnie (Mike) Jilcott, and Vanessa Bennett all of Nashville; brother: Wayne (Cathy) Bennett of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ray and Rev. Carl Morrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Bennett Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation is Thursday from 6-8. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the church of your choosing or to The Gideon's.
He was born April 23, 1940 in Berrien County to the late James Benjamin Bennett and the late Mina Lou Nix Bennett. He retired from the United States Navy, an active member of the VFW and of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife: Louise Bennett who died in 1997; step daughter: Joyce Bennett; and brother: Ronnie Bennett.
He is survived by a step daughter: Cathy Bennett of Nashville; step son: John Smith of Nashville; 5 sisters: Hilda (Donald) Tidwell of Ray City, Helen (Billy) Crowley, Ann (Kenneth) Skinner, Bonnie (Mike) Jilcott, and Vanessa Bennett all of Nashville; brother: Wayne (Cathy) Bennett of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ray and Rev. Carl Morrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Bennett Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation is Thursday from 6-8. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the church of your choosing or to The Gideon's.
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