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Gerald W. “Buddy” Bennett, age 78 of Wilmar, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born October 4, 1937 in Drew County, AR to the late Ben H. Bennett, Jr. and Erma O’Neill Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ben, Bill, and Lee Bennett. Buddy was retired from the Drew County Road Department after twelve years of service. He was also a carpenter and built every house his family lived in. He loved his family, hunting and fishing, and he never quit building.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ann Sanders Bennett of Green Hill; two sons, Gerald Scott “Boo” Bennett of Green Castle, IN and Michael Swayze of Green Hill; two daughters, Suzie Bennett Flemister of Monticello, and Leighann Tucker and husband Chris of Conway; one sister-in-law Betty Bennett of Green Hill; five grandchildren, Casey Bennett, Brandon Flemister, Toni Flemister, Stephanie Tucker, and Ashley Tucker; four great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Maci, Kinsley, and Karleigh; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Rough and Ready Cemetery in Monticello with Rev. Caleb Lane officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ann Sanders Bennett of Green Hill; two sons, Gerald Scott “Boo” Bennett of Green Castle, IN and Michael Swayze of Green Hill; two daughters, Suzie Bennett Flemister of Monticello, and Leighann Tucker and husband Chris of Conway; one sister-in-law Betty Bennett of Green Hill; five grandchildren, Casey Bennett, Brandon Flemister, Toni Flemister, Stephanie Tucker, and Ashley Tucker; four great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Maci, Kinsley, and Karleigh; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Rough and Ready Cemetery in Monticello with Rev. Caleb Lane officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.