Mr. Kenneth Alvin Bennett Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Kenneth Alvin Bennett

Kenneth Alvin Bennett was born on July 2, 1955 to James Tyler Bennett and Elillian Long Bennett in Lilesville, North Carolina.

He was educated in the Anson County school system and was a graduate of Bowman Senior High School, Class of 1973. He furthered his education at Kittrell College where he earned an Associates of Science in May of 1975. He also served in the United States Army from which he was honorably discharged.

He was employed by the State of North Carolina Department of Transportation and retired from this position after 30 years of service.

He was a faithful member of Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he was awarded for serving on the Trustee Board.

Kenneth had a passion for weightlifting and body building. Aside from body building, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent much of his leisure time traveling and seeing the world. Kenneth was known for his ability to make others laugh and his quick wit. He was also known to be very practical and methodical in all that he did. Kenneth was also very compassionate and loved sharing his knowledge and helping anyone in need.

Kenneth Bennett departed this life on Saturday March 5, 2022 in his home. He was preceded in death by his father, James Tyler Bennett, his mother, Elillian Bennett, and one brother Orlando Bennett.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his lovely and devoted wife of 44 years, Sarah Cash Bennett; his two children, Jeffrey Bennett (Stephanie) and Angel Bennett (Phadonya); five grandchildren: Morissa Bennett, Jaserah Bennett, India Busch, Aaliyah Bennett and Jamarcus Bennett; two great grandchildren: Jayceon and Jalissa Bennett; two brothers, Jackie Bennett of Fayetteville, NC and Reverend Marvin Bennett of Lilesville, NC; three sisters, Maxine Bennett of Rockingham, NC, Pamela Patterson (Frank) of Lilesville, NC, and Melanie Little (Tony) of Wadesboro, NC; two brothers-in-law, Sherman Cash (Dr. Lisa Bracey Cash) and Samuel Cash (Dr. Lola Cash); three sisters-in-law: Polly Wilson (Wilbur), Beatrice Sellers (Wayne) and Robin Bennett. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Special Friends: Andrew Gatewood, Charles Wall a.k.a Uncle C.W., Johnny Arnette, Donald and Joyce Baucom, Dick Vaughan.

The Homegoing Services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2022, Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 598 Parsons Grove Road, Lilesville, NC. Interment will follow in the Bennett Family Plot at the church cemetery.

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My sincere condolences to the family during this time. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖Shirley Simon Allen

So greatly sorry to hear of for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and Love extends to entire family. May God comfort and strengthen each and everyone.Go bless you all.🙏🙏

Our Sincere sympathy,thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. So sorry for your loss. God bless you all.🙏🙏🙏

My condolences to the family. Remember you are not alone.

Sarah, you and the family are in our prayers. Samuel & Bernice Bennett

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. May God give your family and you strength at this time. James, Lena Melton and family.

Ardener Montgomery & Family

We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep the family. Callie & Susan Little

Sorry for your loss Donald Byrd and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. God bless you. Frank and Elouise Bennett.

We're so sorry for your loss. May God continue to give you strength and guidance during the loss of your love one!! Bruce and Mary Sturdivant

Sending my condolences to Sarah and your family May God comfort and strengthen you all during your time of sorrow. Keeping your family in my prayers. Angela and Ivan Ledbetter

So sorry for your loss,praying for your family

My Condolences go out to The Bennett Family, May God bring your comfort during this difficult time. Love Renee Ledbetter-Little, Joyce Ledbetter, Revonda Allen and Girls

Keith Wilkins & Family

To Sarah and the rest of the families you have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort each and every one of you during this time of sorrow. I love you all.
Patricia Owens Bennett & Isaac/Annie Mae Owens

To the Bennett Families you have my deepest sympathy and Kenny will be truly missed. Sending prayers and comfort to all of you.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. Larry W. Cole, Sr.

(POPS AKA DAD AKA DADDY) THE BEST FATHER A GIRL COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR! RIP DADDY MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, BUT I PROMISE I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE YOU PROUD! I WILL FOREVER LOOK AFTER MOM!

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David and Lila Brown

Sorry for the loss of your loved one, sending up prayers for the family, with love from the entire Maxwell Family.

Sarah I am so sorry for the lost of your husband. May God continue to keep you and your family in his loving car. Whenever I saw Kenneth you was right there with him. May God continue to bless you and your family. Rosa Wall-Little and Family

Rest in LOVE Uncle Kenny!

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. We have spent many days creating meaningful memories with your family. To Sarah, the children, and the extended Bennett family, you are in our hearts forever. Love, Sharon, Melissa, June, Doris, and Valarie Melton.

To the Bennett family, I am truly sorry for you loss. Kenneth was my classmate and cousin. He was a very sweet person and his kindness was genuine to everyone he met. Much prayers for the family!

praying much strength and gods guidance at a time like this.you and kenny were such a unique couple may your love for each other reach beyound the mortal. hold on to your good times and godslove and support will carry you through mr and mrs william wall jr and family

Sarah, sorry for your family's loss. Kenney was a very kind 'soul'. Praying for family's comfort that only God can give. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Sarah and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one and also to his sisters and brothers as well. Hope you all will find comfort in knowing that he is pain-free and someday you will see each other again. Ann Montgomery Ingram

Extending my deepest and sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. -Nikki Bennett

Condolences and Prayers to The Bennett Family. May God continue to give you strength and guidance for the loss of your loved one. With Love and Sympathy, Edward and JoLetha Gordon-Little 🙏⚘❤🙏

From Joyce Bailey

Sarah and family so,so sorry to hear of the passing of Kennie. A very gentle and good man. I met him at several Bradsher/Long reunions. I pray God's continuing grace and mercy as you endure his will. You might not remember me but I'm Marcella's cousin from Roxboro NC. I'm praying strength for you all. P