Roger Bennett

Roger L. Bennett CHESAPEAKE - Roger L. Bennett, 73, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 27, 2010. Born July 30, 1936 in Clarksville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marty and Mary Bennett and was predeceased by two brothers, Sammy Bennett and Wallace Bennett. Roger retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his service to his country, he later retired from the city of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation after 27 years where he was the grounds supervisor. He was a member of Oaklette United Methodist Church and was most recently the president of the city of Chesapeake Employee's Retirement Association. Roger will be remembered as a patriot, through his vibrant red, white and blue attire to his commitment to peace, he leaves a legacy that will be celebrated by many. He was devoted to his family and was the biggest supporter to his wife, sons and grandchildren. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Bennett; two sons, Chris D. Bennett and Todd Bennett and wife Lori; grandchildren, Madison and Bryce Bennett; a sister, Alice Mawdsley of Kettering, Ohio; and a nephew, Thomas W. Bennett and family of Wisconsin. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, at Oaklette United Methodist Church, corner of Oaklette Drive and Indian River Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Gene Meek will officiate. The interment with full military honors will be at a later date in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The viewing will begin Friday with the family receiving friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oaklette United Methodist Church Food Pantry Ministry or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. omanfh.com.