Earl G. Bennett, age 88, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, January 01 2024 at T.J. Health Care – Columbia, KY.
He was born on Wednesday, January 01 1936, in Jamestown, KY.
He was the son of:
Mother – Martha Susan Wade Bennett, who has preceded him in death
Father – Russell M. Bennett, who has preceded him in death
Survivors also include:
1 Son:
- Russell Bennett, of Columbia KY.
He is survived by two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survives. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Boudreaux Bennett and brothers, Ralph and Garvin Bennett. He was retired from the United States Navy after 34 years of service retiring as a “Hull Technician Master Chief Master Diver.” Once retiring he came back to his home community of Sano living for over 30 years where he worked as a farmer, raising cattle, growing his own crops including hay and corn and tobacco.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, January 06 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.
Visitation will be 11 AM Saturday, January 06 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.
Interment will be in Russell Springs Cemetery, 1516 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY.
Officiating:
Bro. Delton Haydon
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
