John R. Bennett
September 6, 1940 - March 24, 2022
John R. Bennett passed away March 24, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center at the age of 81. He was born September 6, 1940 to Kelsie Bennett and Mary Lee Nelson Bennett in Tippah County, Mississippi. He was retired from working at Westvaco and was a member of the Ebenezer Church. John is survived by his wife: Dorothy Bennett of Tiplersville, MS; one son: Steve Bennett (Kristie) of Walnut, MS; three sisters: Diane Roten (Loyd), Nelda Swindle both of Walnut, MS, Bobbie Burgess (Joe) of Memphis, TN; three grandchildren: Casondra (Scott), Kelsie (Justin), Luke (Kelsey); three great-grandchildren: Preslee, Brody, Abigail. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Lynn Bennett; five sisters: Joann Timmons, Ruby Kay Holley, Marie Hodum, Mage Waldon, Vaser Rogers. Officiating will be Bro. Titus Mathis. Pallbearers will be: T.J. Richardson, Jimmy Wayne Crum, Randy Waldon, Phillip Flake, Kyle Weatherly, Bro. Clay Hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Russell Waldrop, Terry Mathis, Jimmy Waldon, Gregg Hamm, Jerry Ford Russell, All Members of Ebenezer Church.
John R. Bennett passed away March 24, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center at the age of 81. He was born September 6, 1940 to Kelsie Bennett and Mary Lee Nelson Bennett in Tippah County, Mississippi. He was retired from working at Westvaco... View Obituary & Service Information