Ed Bennett: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
State, The (Columbia, SC) - Saturday, January 19, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett
SPRINGFIELD - L. Edward Ben-nett passed away January 17, 2013 at home in Springfield, South Carolina. The son of the late William Elijah Bennett and Lovie Bennett; Mr. Bennett was born on April 11, 1919, in Springfield, South Carolina. He was married to the late Margaret Bailey Bennett for 70 years. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Lennox Murray Ben-nett and W. E. Bennett, Jr., and a nephew Lennox Murray Ben-nett, Jr.
Mr. Bennett was a graduate of Springfield High School and attended Clemson University where he later served on the Board of Visitors. Mr. Bennett served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 where he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Aik Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was honorably discharged on June 15, 1945. Mr. Bennett served as Mayor of Springfield for 7 terms and served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1969 to 1980 and from 1983 to 1991. During his service, he also served as Chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. He served on the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission from 1974 to 1980. Mr. Bennett was a farmer and former owner of Springfield Grain Company.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughters, Margaret Bennett Stover and husband, John, of Columbia, South Carolina; Emily Bennett Salley and husband, Briggs, of Springfield, South Carolina; Jane Bennett Boynton and husband, Bill, of Salt Lake City, Utah; six grandchildren, Edward Earle Lee and wife, Tammy; Dr. John Matthews Stover, Jr. and wife, Ellen; William Bennett Stover and wife Julie; Margaret Jean Lee and husband, Darren Britt; Emily Stover Walton and husband, Bryan and Barbara Pinckney Lee. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Bennett, Ryan, Molly, William, Abby, Porter, Ellis, Dylan, Tamara, Beau, Henry, a niece, Mildred Bennett Graham, and the cherished family dog, Blue.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Springfield Cemetery with military honors accorded. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:30 p.m., at the church on Sunday.
The family wished to extend a special thanks to Charles Law-ton and Candy Lawton, both of Springfield, for their years of devotion and assistance to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Bennett's memory to the Springfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Spring-field, SC 29146 or Pawmetto Life Line, Attn: Karen Deas, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times and Democrat, The (Orangeburg, SC) - Friday, January 18, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies
SPRINGFIELD -- Ed Bennett, who died Wednesday night, will be remembered for his 22 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives and his seven terms as Springfield mayor.
Bennett, 93, passed away in his sleep, said his daughter, Peg Bennett Stover. Arrangements are pending by Folk Funeral Home in Williston.
"He was a fine fellow," said retired Rep. Thomas N. Rhoad of Bamberg, a fellow Democrat. "He was a gentleman and a real good legislator. Everybody respected him."
Laurie Edward Bennett was born in Springfield on April 11, 1919. He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, graduated from Springfield High School and attended Clemson University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945 during World War II and earned two Bronze Stars. He served on Clemson University's Board of Visitors.
Bennett represented District 96 in the S.C. House from 1969 until 1980, and for the last six years, he was chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In 1980, North farmer and school district trustee Danny E. Bundrick waged what was described as a well-funded campaign to unseat Bennett. The Times and Democrat headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1980 read, "Bundrick Defeats Bennett."
In the next election cycle, Bennett waged a vigorous campaign to regain the seat. The T&D headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1982 read, "Bennett Defeats Bundrick."
When Bennett rejoined the Legislature, he was named the first chairman emeritus of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Upon his retirement, the General Assembly in 1992 adopted a concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rhoad, commending Bennett "for his many years of loyal and dedicated (public) service ... as an able and respected member of the General Assembly and (during) seven terms as the mayor of Springfield prior to being elected to the House."
The resolution noted his 13 years of service on the South Carolina Wildlife Commission and his selection as the Legislative Conservationist of 1979 by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.
"Ed Bennett has always placed the welfare of the people he represents and the State above all other interests, and he (has) earned the respect and admiration of the members of the (Legislature)," the resolution continued. "This quiet, unassuming gentleman's leadership and kindness will be greatly missed in the State House by his many friends, colleagues, and legislative staff."
State, The (Columbia, SC) - Saturday, January 19, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett
SPRINGFIELD - L. Edward Ben-nett passed away January 17, 2013 at home in Springfield, South Carolina. The son of the late William Elijah Bennett and Lovie Bennett; Mr. Bennett was born on April 11, 1919, in Springfield, South Carolina. He was married to the late Margaret Bailey Bennett for 70 years. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Lennox Murray Ben-nett and W. E. Bennett, Jr., and a nephew Lennox Murray Ben-nett, Jr.
Mr. Bennett was a graduate of Springfield High School and attended Clemson University where he later served on the Board of Visitors. Mr. Bennett served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 where he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Aik Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was honorably discharged on June 15, 1945. Mr. Bennett served as Mayor of Springfield for 7 terms and served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1969 to 1980 and from 1983 to 1991. During his service, he also served as Chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. He served on the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission from 1974 to 1980. Mr. Bennett was a farmer and former owner of Springfield Grain Company.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughters, Margaret Bennett Stover and husband, John, of Columbia, South Carolina; Emily Bennett Salley and husband, Briggs, of Springfield, South Carolina; Jane Bennett Boynton and husband, Bill, of Salt Lake City, Utah; six grandchildren, Edward Earle Lee and wife, Tammy; Dr. John Matthews Stover, Jr. and wife, Ellen; William Bennett Stover and wife Julie; Margaret Jean Lee and husband, Darren Britt; Emily Stover Walton and husband, Bryan and Barbara Pinckney Lee. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Bennett, Ryan, Molly, William, Abby, Porter, Ellis, Dylan, Tamara, Beau, Henry, a niece, Mildred Bennett Graham, and the cherished family dog, Blue.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Springfield Cemetery with military honors accorded. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:30 p.m., at the church on Sunday.
The family wished to extend a special thanks to Charles Law-ton and Candy Lawton, both of Springfield, for their years of devotion and assistance to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Bennett's memory to the Springfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Spring-field, SC 29146 or Pawmetto Life Line, Attn: Karen Deas, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times and Democrat, The (Orangeburg, SC) - Friday, January 18, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies
SPRINGFIELD -- Ed Bennett, who died Wednesday night, will be remembered for his 22 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives and his seven terms as Springfield mayor.
Bennett, 93, passed away in his sleep, said his daughter, Peg Bennett Stover. Arrangements are pending by Folk Funeral Home in Williston.
"He was a fine fellow," said retired Rep. Thomas N. Rhoad of Bamberg, a fellow Democrat. "He was a gentleman and a real good legislator. Everybody respected him."
Laurie Edward Bennett was born in Springfield on April 11, 1919. He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, graduated from Springfield High School and attended Clemson University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945 during World War II and earned two Bronze Stars. He served on Clemson University's Board of Visitors.
Bennett represented District 96 in the S.C. House from 1969 until 1980, and for the last six years, he was chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In 1980, North farmer and school district trustee Danny E. Bundrick waged what was described as a well-funded campaign to unseat Bennett. The Times and Democrat headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1980 read, "Bundrick Defeats Bennett."
In the next election cycle, Bennett waged a vigorous campaign to regain the seat. The T&D headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1982 read, "Bennett Defeats Bundrick."
When Bennett rejoined the Legislature, he was named the first chairman emeritus of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Upon his retirement, the General Assembly in 1992 adopted a concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rhoad, commending Bennett "for his many years of loyal and dedicated (public) service ... as an able and respected member of the General Assembly and (during) seven terms as the mayor of Springfield prior to being elected to the House."
The resolution noted his 13 years of service on the South Carolina Wildlife Commission and his selection as the Legislative Conservationist of 1979 by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.
"Ed Bennett has always placed the welfare of the people he represents and the State above all other interests, and he (has) earned the respect and admiration of the members of the (Legislature)," the resolution continued. "This quiet, unassuming gentleman's leadership and kindness will be greatly missed in the State House by his many friends, colleagues, and legislative staff."
Ed Bennett: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
State, The (Columbia, SC) - Saturday, January 19, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett
SPRINGFIELD - L. Edward Ben-nett passed away January 17, 2013 at home in Springfield, South Carolina. The son of the late William Elijah Bennett and Lovie Bennett; Mr. Bennett was born on April 11, 1919, in Springfield, South Carolina. He was married to the late Margaret Bailey Bennett for 70 years. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Lennox Murray Ben-nett and W. E. Bennett, Jr., and a nephew Lennox Murray Ben-nett, Jr.
Mr. Bennett was a graduate of Springfield High School and attended Clemson University where he later served on the Board of Visitors. Mr. Bennett served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 where he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Aik Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was honorably discharged on June 15, 1945. Mr. Bennett served as Mayor of Springfield for 7 terms and served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1969 to 1980 and from 1983 to 1991. During his service, he also served as Chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. He served on the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission from 1974 to 1980. Mr. Bennett was a farmer and former owner of Springfield Grain Company.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughters, Margaret Bennett Stover and husband, John, of Columbia, South Carolina; Emily Bennett Salley and husband, Briggs, of Springfield, South Carolina; Jane Bennett Boynton and husband, Bill, of Salt Lake City, Utah; six grandchildren, Edward Earle Lee and wife, Tammy; Dr. John Matthews Stover, Jr. and wife, Ellen; William Bennett Stover and wife Julie; Margaret Jean Lee and husband, Darren Britt; Emily Stover Walton and husband, Bryan and Barbara Pinckney Lee. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Bennett, Ryan, Molly, William, Abby, Porter, Ellis, Dylan, Tamara, Beau, Henry, a niece, Mildred Bennett Graham, and the cherished family dog, Blue.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Springfield Cemetery with military honors accorded. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:30 p.m., at the church on Sunday.
The family wished to extend a special thanks to Charles Law-ton and Candy Lawton, both of Springfield, for their years of devotion and assistance to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Bennett's memory to the Springfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Spring-field, SC 29146 or Pawmetto Life Line, Attn: Karen Deas, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times and Democrat, The (Orangeburg, SC) - Friday, January 18, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies
SPRINGFIELD -- Ed Bennett, who died Wednesday night, will be remembered for his 22 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives and his seven terms as Springfield mayor.
Bennett, 93, passed away in his sleep, said his daughter, Peg Bennett Stover. Arrangements are pending by Folk Funeral Home in Williston.
"He was a fine fellow," said retired Rep. Thomas N. Rhoad of Bamberg, a fellow Democrat. "He was a gentleman and a real good legislator. Everybody respected him."
Laurie Edward Bennett was born in Springfield on April 11, 1919. He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, graduated from Springfield High School and attended Clemson University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945 during World War II and earned two Bronze Stars. He served on Clemson University's Board of Visitors.
Bennett represented District 96 in the S.C. House from 1969 until 1980, and for the last six years, he was chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In 1980, North farmer and school district trustee Danny E. Bundrick waged what was described as a well-funded campaign to unseat Bennett. The Times and Democrat headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1980 read, "Bundrick Defeats Bennett."
In the next election cycle, Bennett waged a vigorous campaign to regain the seat. The T&D headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1982 read, "Bennett Defeats Bundrick."
When Bennett rejoined the Legislature, he was named the first chairman emeritus of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Upon his retirement, the General Assembly in 1992 adopted a concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rhoad, commending Bennett "for his many years of loyal and dedicated (public) service ... as an able and respected member of the General Assembly and (during) seven terms as the mayor of Springfield prior to being elected to the House."
The resolution noted his 13 years of service on the South Carolina Wildlife Commission and his selection as the Legislative Conservationist of 1979 by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.
"Ed Bennett has always placed the welfare of the people he represents and the State above all other interests, and he (has) earned the respect and admiration of the members of the (Legislature)," the resolution continued. "This quiet, unassuming gentleman's leadership and kindness will be greatly missed in the State House by his many friends, colleagues, and legislative staff."
State, The (Columbia, SC) - Saturday, January 19, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett
SPRINGFIELD - L. Edward Ben-nett passed away January 17, 2013 at home in Springfield, South Carolina. The son of the late William Elijah Bennett and Lovie Bennett; Mr. Bennett was born on April 11, 1919, in Springfield, South Carolina. He was married to the late Margaret Bailey Bennett for 70 years. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Lennox Murray Ben-nett and W. E. Bennett, Jr., and a nephew Lennox Murray Ben-nett, Jr.
Mr. Bennett was a graduate of Springfield High School and attended Clemson University where he later served on the Board of Visitors. Mr. Bennett served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 where he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Aik Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was honorably discharged on June 15, 1945. Mr. Bennett served as Mayor of Springfield for 7 terms and served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1969 to 1980 and from 1983 to 1991. During his service, he also served as Chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. He served on the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission from 1974 to 1980. Mr. Bennett was a farmer and former owner of Springfield Grain Company.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughters, Margaret Bennett Stover and husband, John, of Columbia, South Carolina; Emily Bennett Salley and husband, Briggs, of Springfield, South Carolina; Jane Bennett Boynton and husband, Bill, of Salt Lake City, Utah; six grandchildren, Edward Earle Lee and wife, Tammy; Dr. John Matthews Stover, Jr. and wife, Ellen; William Bennett Stover and wife Julie; Margaret Jean Lee and husband, Darren Britt; Emily Stover Walton and husband, Bryan and Barbara Pinckney Lee. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Bennett, Ryan, Molly, William, Abby, Porter, Ellis, Dylan, Tamara, Beau, Henry, a niece, Mildred Bennett Graham, and the cherished family dog, Blue.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with burial in the Springfield Cemetery with military honors accorded. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:30 p.m., at the church on Sunday.
The family wished to extend a special thanks to Charles Law-ton and Candy Lawton, both of Springfield, for their years of devotion and assistance to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Bennett's memory to the Springfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Spring-field, SC 29146 or Pawmetto Life Line, Attn: Karen Deas, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times and Democrat, The (Orangeburg, SC) - Friday, January 18, 2013
Deceased Name: Ed Bennett, former lawmaker, dies
SPRINGFIELD -- Ed Bennett, who died Wednesday night, will be remembered for his 22 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives and his seven terms as Springfield mayor.
Bennett, 93, passed away in his sleep, said his daughter, Peg Bennett Stover. Arrangements are pending by Folk Funeral Home in Williston.
"He was a fine fellow," said retired Rep. Thomas N. Rhoad of Bamberg, a fellow Democrat. "He was a gentleman and a real good legislator. Everybody respected him."
Laurie Edward Bennett was born in Springfield on April 11, 1919. He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, graduated from Springfield High School and attended Clemson University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945 during World War II and earned two Bronze Stars. He served on Clemson University's Board of Visitors.
Bennett represented District 96 in the S.C. House from 1969 until 1980, and for the last six years, he was chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In 1980, North farmer and school district trustee Danny E. Bundrick waged what was described as a well-funded campaign to unseat Bennett. The Times and Democrat headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1980 read, "Bundrick Defeats Bennett."
In the next election cycle, Bennett waged a vigorous campaign to regain the seat. The T&D headline after the Democratic Party primary in June 1982 read, "Bennett Defeats Bundrick."
When Bennett rejoined the Legislature, he was named the first chairman emeritus of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Upon his retirement, the General Assembly in 1992 adopted a concurrent resolution, sponsored by Rhoad, commending Bennett "for his many years of loyal and dedicated (public) service ... as an able and respected member of the General Assembly and (during) seven terms as the mayor of Springfield prior to being elected to the House."
The resolution noted his 13 years of service on the South Carolina Wildlife Commission and his selection as the Legislative Conservationist of 1979 by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.
"Ed Bennett has always placed the welfare of the people he represents and the State above all other interests, and he (has) earned the respect and admiration of the members of the (Legislature)," the resolution continued. "This quiet, unassuming gentleman's leadership and kindness will be greatly missed in the State House by his many friends, colleagues, and legislative staff."
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