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Walter Bennett Obituary
Walter was born on August 7, 1928, in Winston County, Mississippi to the late Walter H and Virginia Pearl Vowell Bennett.
He attended Zama High School in 1947 and after graduation, he attended Mississippi State University, where he earned his bachelor in Education of Agriculture. He served in the Korean War as a sergeant in the Army from 1950 -1952. Mr. Bennett retired from A.S. Barboro, Inc. after 40 years of employment. Mr. Bennett was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed watching Mississippi State and the University of Memphis play. He loved woodwork, building and painting birdhouses, gardening, working Crossword puzzles, and playing cards. Mr. Bennett lives for his children, family, and friends.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sue Bennett, their three daughters: Lisa Hogue (Carl), Tara Marbury (Tommy) of Memphis, TN, and Dana Gillespie of Deltona, FL. Seven grandchildren: Carla Hogue, Eric Marbury, Kaley Pridmore (Ryan), Matthew Gillespie (Ashlyn), Allyssa Turpin (Nick), Kathryn Marbury, and John Hogue. Also, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on 23rd April 2021 with service to follow at 10:00 and at Memphis Funeral Home –Poplar, 5599 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Cayce and Reba Depoyster
April 12, 2021
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