Walter-Bennett-Obituary

The Rev. Walter A. Bennett

Dallas, Texas

About

LOCATION
Dallas, Texas

Obituary

Send Flowers

BENNETT, WALTER A., The Rev. Dr. Walter A. Bennett, 89 years old, died peacefully in his sleep at Grace Presbyterian Village, Friday morning February 9th, 2007. He was born in Tyler, Texas, but spent his childhood and youth in Dallas. He graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1941;...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Walter Bennett was our first Pastor when we came to Dallas in the Fifities. Each our our children were baptized by Walter. When the President was killed in Dallas. Sunday, Walter did told us any Pastor could have.He shocked us by that God loved Lee Harvey Oswald which showed Walter's great love.After church, Oswald was killed.

Dr. Bennett was respected by our family He will be missed by many his family and loved ones will be in our prayers.

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Bennett family from Seattle. Great Uncle Walter was truly a great man, and John and I are blessed to have had him in our lives. We will always treasure the guidance he gave us as we were preparing to marry.

Deedy, we have all lost a dear friend and one of God's very special agents among us. Walter is truly one of the most beloved ministers I have ever known. We were so blessed at Preston Hollow Presbyterian to have had you two for several "tours of duty." Walter had such an unapologetic and strong faith that we were all inspired by it. And of course his quick and kind humor was the source of enormous pleasure for so many. The strong sense of loss that we feel as we face the future without...

Warm regards and heart-felt sympathy to all in your time of grieving.

Dear Mrs. Bennett and family.
I am saddened to hear of Walter's passing, but know he and our Lord are having some wonderful conversations. I don't know if you remember me or not, but I am Susan Reed McSwain, daughter of Dave and Mildred Reed. Dr. Bennett has always held a special place in my heart. The last time I saw him was when he came to Houston to do my father's funeral service.
My love and prayers are with you and your family. May God envelope you with his wonderful arms...

Deedy-we send our love and prayers. Walter was a great, good man of God who ministered to many in so many ways. We loved him so much and we will remember him always. Nancy and Bill Neary