Richmond, Virginia
BENNETT, Allen B., 82 of Sunnyvale, Calif., passed away June 15, 2012 after a brief illness. Raised in Short Pump, Va., he was a 1948 graduate of the original Glen Allen High School, where he was a noted baseball and football player. He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1956 and was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by sons, Steve and Brett Bennett of Richmond, Ben Bennett of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous grandchildren and cousins, Emily Hudson and Jean Merkel, also of Richmond.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I am so grateful that Uncle Al was part of my life for 13 years. I loved his humor and his generous sharing of his wisdom. Many of us hoped he would recover from his ailments and be with us a while longer, but that was not to be. I miss him.
Karen
August 03, 2012 | Sunnyvale, CA
Hey, Cuz!
This is the first time you ever left me behind to fend for myself. When we were little (which I never was) you always looked out for me.
When you were going out and Aunt Ida wouldn't let me go, you always took me along and let me meet Jim Russel and then picked me
up about a quarter to eleven o'clock. Remember the time we were playing softball at Short Pump? I was running to first base and you said "Slide, Em, Slide."
Well, I did and so did all the skin off my righr leg....
Emily Hudson
August 01, 2012 | Henrico (Short Pump), VA
My heart goes out to Uncle Al's friends and family. He will be missed for his compassion and relentless humor, even during the tough times. Farewell dear Al, please save me a seat upstairs!
Suzan Zainasheff
July 28, 2012 | Sunnyvale, CA
You will be missed!!
Brooke Kilpatric
July 28, 2012
Rest in peace, Uncle Al. We will all miss you. Kate
July 27, 2012
You will always be in my prayers, dear Al. You gave so much to so many!
Joyce Furse
July 27, 2012 | Sunnyvale, CA
You always responded to my greetings by saying "I am totally blessed" Well my dear friend, so am I. Especially after sharing this journey for the past several years. God bless your boys. A fellow traveler, "Leather" Bruce
You always responded to my greetings "I am totally blessed".
Bruce Alexander
July 26, 2012 | Sunnyvale, CA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of my Beloved Friend Uncle Al.
James and Rosa Impey Los Gatos Calif.
July 25, 2012
Steve and Brett,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let the good memories carry you through each day.
Joan
July 24, 2012