Bernard “Bernie” I. Bennett, 85, passed away on Feb. 21, 2019, in his home.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1933 to Julia V. and Lewis E. Bennett in Promise City, Iowa.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He served in the Army. He was a general contractor for 30 years and then worked at Virginia International Terminals for 15 years and retired.
Predeceased by his brothers Richard Dan Bennett, Roy LaVern Bennett, Ermal Lewis Bennettand Austin Bennett; and sisters Edna May Bennett, Lola Fern Bennett, Audrey Evelyn Schultz and Eliza Elizabeth Chapman.
Survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Stephens Bennett; sons, Donald (Nancy) Bennett and David L. Bennett; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Feb. 23, 2019, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1933 to Julia V. and Lewis E. Bennett in Promise City, Iowa.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He served in the Army. He was a general contractor for 30 years and then worked at Virginia International Terminals for 15 years and retired.
Predeceased by his brothers Richard Dan Bennett, Roy LaVern Bennett, Ermal Lewis Bennettand Austin Bennett; and sisters Edna May Bennett, Lola Fern Bennett, Audrey Evelyn Schultz and Eliza Elizabeth Chapman.
Survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Stephens Bennett; sons, Donald (Nancy) Bennett and David L. Bennett; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Feb. 23, 2019, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel.
Bernard “Bernie” I. Bennett, 85, passed away on Feb. 21, 2019, in his home.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1933 to Julia V. and Lewis E. Bennett in Promise City, Iowa.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He served in the Army. He was a general contractor for 30 years and then worked at Virginia International Terminals for 15 years and retired.
Predeceased by his brothers Richard Dan Bennett, Roy LaVern Bennett, Ermal Lewis Bennettand Austin Bennett; and sisters Edna May Bennett, Lola Fern Bennett, Audrey Evelyn Schultz and Eliza Elizabeth Chapman.
Survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Stephens Bennett; sons, Donald (Nancy) Bennett and David L. Bennett; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Feb. 23, 2019, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1933 to Julia V. and Lewis E. Bennett in Promise City, Iowa.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He served in the Army. He was a general contractor for 30 years and then worked at Virginia International Terminals for 15 years and retired.
Predeceased by his brothers Richard Dan Bennett, Roy LaVern Bennett, Ermal Lewis Bennettand Austin Bennett; and sisters Edna May Bennett, Lola Fern Bennett, Audrey Evelyn Schultz and Eliza Elizabeth Chapman.
Survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Stephens Bennett; sons, Donald (Nancy) Bennett and David L. Bennett; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Feb. 23, 2019, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel.
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