Stokesdale--Mr. John M. Bennett, 94 entered into Jesus' presence Sunday Morning March 03, 2024. He was born November 22, 1929, to the late Roscoe and Lillian Blackburn Bennett. John drove a truck for Burlington Industries most of his career.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters; Allen Bennett, June Edwards, Merrill Lucky, Richard Bennett, Peggy Young, and Joyce Alford, Averil Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Kay Ellington Bennett; two sons; Tony Michael Bennett (Beth) and Richard Duran Bennett (Susan); grandchildren Rebecca Grey Bennett, Zachary Scott Bennett, Christopher Scott Bennett, Emily Danielle Bennett, and Ashley Nicole Bennett. Two brothers David Bennett (Jilda) and Bill Bennett (Frances). One sister Lynn Anderson
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Sunday March 10, 2024 at Moravia Moravian Church with Rev. Noah Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
The family requests that memorials be made in honor of John to Moravia Moravian Church 2920 Oak Ridge Rd Oak Ridge, NC 27310