He was a resident of Bloomfield and taught agriculture in Bloomfield High School several years before his retirement. His passion was taking care of his cattle, and he enjoyed playing golf as a hobby. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Dexter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Gene Bennett.
Visitation will be held in the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Louis Lowe officiating.
Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are requested to the Salvation Army or the First United Methodist Church of Dexter.