BORN

1940

DIED

2013

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Joseph Bennett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 16, 2013.

Statesboro, GA.

Mr. Joseph C. Bennett, age 72, passed away early Tuesday at his residence. He was a native of Savannah and graduated from Jenkins High School. Mr. Bennett also graduated from Sub Marine School in New London, Connecticut and served six years in the United States Navy. He retired from the Savannah Airport after 28 years of service and was a member of the Wesley Oak United Methodist Church in Thunderbolt. Mr. Bennett enjoyed reading, watching football, and working in his yard.

Survivors include his wife of fifty four years, Sharon Starling Bennett of Statesboro; his children, Joseph Bennett, Jr. of Mobile, AL, Randy Bennett of Texas, Gerald Bennett of Statesboro, and Tammy (Michael) Hanson of Pooler; six grandchildren, Ryan Hudson, Kerry Bennett, Alex Bennett, Timothy Bennett, Ansley Bennett, and Morgan Sapp; one great grandchild, Jaelyn Garcia; one brother, Julius Bennett of Wilmington Island, GA; two sisters, Jean Lewis and Lois Rhiner, both of Savannah.

Visitation will be from 10:00 until 12:00 P.M. Thursday at Fairhaven Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1:00 P.M. in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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July 26, 2013

Jimmy Parker

Jimmy Parkers family just found out today that Joe passed away sorry to hear the news. He was a good friend and will be missed.

July 22, 2013

Leon and Mary Starling

My loving cousin Sharon and family. My thoughts will always be with you.
My thoughts will also be with my buddy Joe also.
Love, Erroll Leon and Mary Starling

July 20, 2013

lisa smart

I will miss you uncle joe. Thank you for the memories. Love & prayers to the family always

July 20, 2013

sheila starling

Farewell my dear brother-in-law. I will miss you. All my love, Sheila

Posted by sheila starling

July 20, 2013

Sheila Starling

Dearest Sister and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of my wonderful brother-in-law passing away. I will always remember the wonderful times together. I am left with beautiful memories of a great man, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is an inspiration to all to leave a legacy of sweet memories. You will be missed, Joe. Love you all, Sheila

July 18, 2013

Beverly Chandler

Sharon & Family, I was shocked to hear about Joby. Aunt Margaret was waiting on him and I can just imagine the reunion. May you find peace in the days to come.

July 17, 2013

RONALD BOAEN

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 17, 2013

Dear Sharon,,,it has been years since I have seen you and Joby, but I remember him vey well..I send my sincere condolences ....he will surely be missed! Love Sharon Urbanz Chisler

July 17, 2013

Thomas & Emily Nelson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 17, 2013

Patty Padgett

Dear Bennett Family,
I knew Joby from Wesley Oaks church when we were children and from Jenkins where we were in the same graduating class. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you have many wonderful memories to draw strength from.
Patty Ellis Padgett

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