George Bennett, 75, of Cantrall, passed away surrounded by his family on April 21, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He is survived by: Wife : Susan
Children : Lori (George) Withers of Athens
George F. (companion Amy) of Greenview
Lisa (Dennis) Brazier of Chatham
Brothers – Ernest (Joyce) Bennett
– Harold (Gloria) Bennett Fourteen Grandchildren
Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
George is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marie; and brothers, Harvy and Jim.
He was born February 11, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Harry and Florence Hoffert Bennett.
George is a member of the Athens Christian Church. He was a greeter at Wal-mart for eight years and a diesel mechanic for Altorfer for 30 years.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandkids and great-greandkids.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.
Memorials can be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Mott & Henning Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted April 30th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Susan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Kevin and Eva Lipe and Family
Posted May 24th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
We were really sorry to hear about George’s passing. You are in our thoughts. Family of Jeanne Port and the late Alan Port