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Joshua Bennett Obituary

Joshua Yashul Bennett, 19, Bradenton died December 15, 2007. Visitation 5-8p.m., Friday, December 21, 2007, at Westside Funeral Home, 204 7th Street, West, Palmetto, FL. Services 1p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Manatee Baptist Church, 1501 7th Avenue, East, Bradenton. Burial in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, FL. Survivors: mother, Sherry Goodwin of Bradenton, father, Rapheal Bennett, Sr.; brothers, Kenneth Goodwin of Dayton, OH, Henry Mallard and Rapheal Bennett, Jr., both of Bradenton; sisters, LaTundra Smalls of Bradenton and LaShawn Weaver of Sarasota, Fla. Westside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Dec. 20, 2007.

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Cornelius Watkins

November 25, 2008

I remember the time we was small and how we use to play ball and them harllee days when we use to wild out in the halls and how you always use to say you was better than me at ball josh bennett you will be missed by all..

JENNIFER ROBINSON

March 18, 2008

CUZ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY. SORRY I WASN'T ABLE TO PAY MY LAST RESPECTS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. BUT I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE REST IN PEACE AN AWAIT FOR WHATEVER GOD HAS PLANNED FOR YOU.

RENE SPARKMAN

January 11, 2008

TO ALL LOVE ONES AND FAMILY I WISH THE BEST FOR YOU ALL I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU ALL THE STRENGHT TO LEAD THE FAMILY WITH LOVE AND HOPE AND SATY STRONG CAUSE JASH WAS LOVE AND A CAEING PERSON LUV RENE

Mesha B

December 22, 2007

R.i.P JOSH i HOPE U REAT N PEACE i WiLL KEEP UR MOTHER N FAMiLY N MY PRAYERS N WE GOiN 2 MiSS U
WE LOVE U J.B

A FRIEND

December 22, 2007

TONYA AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL AND R.I.P JB.

JERICA CONLEY

December 22, 2007

J.B MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.WE LOVE YA!

latorya steele

December 22, 2007

may you rest in peace j.b we all loved and we still do but now i know your in a betta place and dat you are safe

CINDY

December 21, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

KELLY

December 20, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE J.B. YOU ARE IN A VERY SPECIAL PLACE NOW. YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Deborah Carey-Reed

December 20, 2007

Sherry,
I haven't communicated with you since school, but my heart goes out to you for the loss of you son. Look to God for your comfort and strength. Thank God for the memories! My prayers for you and your family.

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