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Robert Bennett Obituary

Robert Bennett Sr. (Butter), 82, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 29, 2009.

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January 4, 2010

Robin and family
I was so sorry to read of your loss of your loved one. His picture in the paper so reminded me of you. May God keep watch over your family at this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Sheila Parrish

Herman Mason

January 2, 2010

To the Bennett Family,
Our prayers are with you that The Lord will give you Strengh.
Herman & Shaunice Mason

Deborah Edwards

December 30, 2009

To the Bennett Family,
May the Comforter bring you peace during your time of sorrow. I will be in prayer for your family.

December 29, 2009

To Ruth and the entire Bennett family;
"Butter" will always be remembered and loved. He made such an impression on my sister and I, and everybody @ "Treehouse", just knowing we were going to see him when he came to work made all the difference in our lives some days.
RIP "Butter", we will always love you

Vickie and Darlene Royer

Hope Williams

December 28, 2009

Mr. Bennett
You will always be remembered in my heart and by your smile. I will always and never forget the last time I seen you sitting on your porch. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

December 28, 2009

To The Bennett Family:
You are in our prayers. Remember "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal". If you need me for anything I am just a phone call away. Marvin & Lynne Croner

Lily Greenway Alexander

December 28, 2009

Ruth and family I am so sorry to hear of Butter's passing. He has always been a special person in my life since "Tree House". I will surely miss him. May you all draw on the love of Jesus for strength and peace during this time. God bless you all.

REV.AND MRS SAMUEL A. WADE

December 28, 2009

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

ERIC AND JANICE WADE

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

CHRISTOPHER WADE

December 28, 2009

TO THE BENNETT FAMILY,
WE WERE DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF OUR FRIEND BUTTER. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS THAT WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY MANY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME AND THE DAYS AHEAD. MAY THE MEMORIES THAT YOU SHARE BE OF COMFORT TO YOU AND MAY PEACE AND LOVE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS YOU.

Vickie Hale- Wilcher

December 28, 2009

To the bennett family
Sorry to hear about your lost. May god bless your famioy in this time of sorrow

Peggy A. Mason & Family

December 27, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ricky Burnett

December 27, 2009

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

Lisa Mason & Family

December 27, 2009

To the Bennett family,
I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of your loved one Robert (Butter) Bennett Sr. The Mason family sends heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you during this time of sorrow. May God continue to shine a bright light in your direction even though your hearts are heavy with grief.God hears your cries but know his spirit has returned back to the Creator until the day we can all rejoice again in the company of our loved ones with the Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit all together as one...

Rev.Howard and Rev.Edna Dowe

December 27, 2009

To the family of of Mr.Bennett.May the grace of God continue to bless you and keep you.We knew your husband,father,brother and grandfather as being a man after Gods heart.We love you and will keep you in our prayers.

Danna Smith-Wright

December 26, 2009

Betty and family,Iam sorry to hear of your loss.I remember him always working(like my dad) taking care of his family.My deepest sympathy to your family.

Katherine Foster

December 25, 2009

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

Donna Toliver

December 25, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lois Whorley-Crawford

December 24, 2009

To the Bennett family,
May the Love of God comfort and protect you at times like this, My prayers are with you!
RIP (Butter)Bennett Sr.

Richard Bernard Holland III

December 24, 2009

Bennett family from Old Southwest will always be my family, I will keep you in my heart forever and ever.

Rest in Peace Butter I love you and God Bless your family.

Richard Lawrence, Jr

December 24, 2009

With sincere sympathy to the Bennett family in your loss.

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