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Samuel Bennett Obituary
Zionsville - Samuel Thomas Bennett, known to all as "Sam," was a friendly, compassionate and happy young man who was quick with a kind word and equally quick with a witty verbal counterpunch. He was born July 19, 1995 in Washington, D.C. and passed away April 28, 2019. He grew up in Zionsville, where he graduated high school in 2014. Thereafter he took classes at IUPUI and Indiana University in Bloomington. He was employed at Meijer.
He had an off-beat sense of humor and a sharp affinity for pulling pranks. He had plenty of opportunities to practice these traits while growing up in Zionsville with his three brothers, who were also his best friends. He especially enjoyed summer weekends at the family's lake house in Brown County, where he swam, watched movies, shot off fireworks and played video games with friends and family.
Sam was always interested in ways he could improve himself, whether physical, mental or spiritual. He was baptized on Father's Day 2006 at Trader's Point Christian Church, where the family were members. He will be greatly missed, and those he leaves behind will forever feel the pain of his absence.
He is survived by his parents, Jackie and Cindy Bennett of Zionsville; brothers, John, Paul and Daniel Bennett, all of West Lafayette; and grandmothers, Norma Bennett of Zionsville, and Mary Ellen Ethridge of Evansville. He also leaves behind his girlfriend, Aliya Lewis.
Visitation will be held at A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Friday, May 3rd from 6 - 9 PM and again Saturday, May 4th from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Gleaners Food Bank or Achieve International.
Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Bennett
Nancy (Armstrong) Melser
May 9, 2019
So sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pam Bender
May 7, 2019
Dear Bennett Family,
Today, I just heard about Sam. My deepest condolences to all of you. Sam touched my life when he worked at the Meijer Gas Station in West Lafayette. He was always had a kind word or smile, was a hard worker and pleasure to always work with. May God wrap you in his arms and bring comfort & peace
Sarah Layden
May 6, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sam was a student in my writing class at IUPUI several years ago, and his kindness and wit were truly memorable. Wishing your family peace.
Debi (Bennett) Vaughn
May 5, 2019
My beautiful Nephew...I will always treasure the memory of last time I was with you...you twirled me around at the checkout at Meijers in joy of running into each other ...everyone stared at us due to your almost 7 feet ...and I enjoyed every bit of it. I will miss your spontaneity...always including others, ..fun loving kind heart and carefree spirit. It is a comfort to know you are close to me now and I can visit you often by the wild cherry tree.....love Aunt Neezer and Rick
Debbie Gershman
May 5, 2019
Jackie, Cindy and family - I am so sorry to hear about Sam. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dimitri Friedrich
May 4, 2019
Jack and family, so very sorry to have heard about your son Sam from Mike Guio. Sincerest condolences.
Jill and Gerald Keyes
May 4, 2019
Paul, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother Sam. I know you are a wonderful friend to Adam and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Ethridge
May 4, 2019
Dear Cindy and Jack and family, May God give you comfort and strength at this time in the loss of your beloved son! You are in our hearts and prayers, Diane Ethridge and family
Kim Becker
May 4, 2019
Dear Bennett family: just wanted you to know that I am so sorry for your loss; and you will be in my thoughts & prayers. I met your son; he was the first boy to ask my daughter out at ZCHS. We had lost her father to brain cancer 4 years earlier; & she was very quiet & withdrawn at the time. I think it shows that he was observant & kind. He was 3 years older, & they just hung out a few times; but it meant a lot to her. I was so thankful to read that he had made the decision to follow Christ & had been baptized at TPCC. Thank God he is in heaven today; & you will be reunited with him someday! In the meantime, you will be in my prayers; and my utmost sympathies are with you. ❣
Melzina Nash (Blair)
May 4, 2019
Mr. &Mrs. Bennett,
I had the pleasure of being one of Sam's managers at McDonalds in Bloomington... He was a hardworking, loving, funny young man.. He would help his teammates when he saw they were struggling, and was one of the few young men, I could trust anything with.. He was a awesome young man... And he will truly be missed.. ❤
May 4, 2019
Jackie,
I am so sorry for the loss of Sam. You and your family are in are prayers. I too have a young soon, I cant imagine the pain you and your family are going threw. H looks so much like you. He is such a handsome young man. God Bless your family on this day.
Phillip S Harding
May 4, 2019
Dear Jackie & Family, May God comfort and keep you close in his arms during this very difficult and trying time. When a tragedy like this occurs no one can ever be fully prepared to understand why these types of things occur. It is my prayer that family comes together so you may all strengthen each other. God Bless you all.
Deepest condolences,
Phillip S. Harding
Jacque Howe
May 4, 2019
Hello Cyndi, This is Jacque Howe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family after hearing of the sad lost of your son Sam. I know what a kind and thoughtful friend you always were. I know you are an unbelievable mother with so much love for your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for God to give you strength at this devastating time.
May 3, 2019
We walk the Zionsville path often. So saddened and sorry for your loss of your beautiful son. No words will ever convey our true feelings to your family.
Aron and Georgia Steiman
Marilyn Barker
May 3, 2019
Cindy and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. My heart is breaking for you. Please know my every thought and prayer is for you during this extremely difficult time. God Bless, comfort and keep you all.
Tim & Carole Sparks
May 3, 2019
We are so sorry for your lost. We will pray for the family. ok
Frank Dias
May 3, 2019
With my deepest sympathy to the family. I always looked forward to seeing Sam and speaking with him when he rode my bus to school. I always remember his reply when I asked him at Thanksgiving time what he was thankful for. His reply was: "I'm glad we won the French and Indian War--otherwise we would all be speaking French."
Steve Penny
May 3, 2019
Jackie, Cindy and Family - God bless your entire family during this time, and may the memories of your son work to fill your hearts. So very sorry for your loss.
Cindy (Doan) Sheeks
May 3, 2019
Dear Jack and Family,
I have no words that could possibly comfort you during this time. There is no greater loss and I'm so very sorry. May you find peace and comfort in each other.
Catherine (Purichia) Nuckolls
May 2, 2019
I am so sorry you and your family are going through this tragedy. I am praying for Gods comfort.
Marissa Lane Milliman
May 2, 2019
I understand the broken heart of loosing a child. And the reason is in Gods hands...not ever the parents.
Please know that your son is alive and well with God and he will be there when its your time to go.
You'll all be in my prayers.
A long ago schoolmate, Lane Kemp
Dianne Farmer
May 2, 2019
Dear Jackie, Cindy and all family,
We sorrow with you over the death of your beloved son, Sam. We send our love to you and want you to know we are praying for you.
Our sympathy,
Jef & Dianne Farmer
(We are presently in Arizona..)
Dan & Brenda Levitz
May 2, 2019
Jackie & Cindy ~ We were so sorry to hear this from Dan & Pam. Our thoughts & prayers are with the two of you & your family.
Dianne Rasmussen
May 2, 2019
Thoughts and prayers from Eldon and Dianne Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen, Marcene Hensley, Melanie Fulton and Janine Miller. We are so sorry for your loss
We dressed up to go to Applebee's just for fun
Kaitlyn
May 2, 2019
I remember setting off fireworks during the high school summers with Sam
Kaitlyn
May 2, 2019
Sam was always down to make people laugh
Kaitlyn
May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends especially the parents. May you gain strength from the resurection hope if seeing your baby; John 6:40
May 2, 2019
Sam you are a good person and I will miss you.
-Peter Casady
Jan McWhirter
May 1, 2019
My heart breaks for you and your wife. There is nothing as heartbreaking and life altering as the death of a child. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you have to endure this loss.
Jan Mardis McWhirter
Michelle Lewis
May 1, 2019
Sam, thank you for loving Aliya. Thanks for sharing your sandwich with me that last time I saw you and having a cup of Starbucks coffee with me the first time we met. You are forever in our hearts.
Brenda Blakey
May 1, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Hayden Blakey
Linda McClain
May 1, 2019
Words cant express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
We pray that your many memories will sustain you at this difficult time.
Please except our heartfelt condolences.
The Hayton family
George and Sue Kempf
May 1, 2019
You are all in our family's prayers. God bless you all.
The Byle Family
May 1, 2019
Your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers. We hope God wraps his arms around you all in your time of grieving. God Bless.
Gary Price
May 1, 2019
From the "best and the brightest" family, Sam came to the Bennett family as part of a "boxed set" of great kids. Why and when the flower is taken from its bloom is a great mystery. But what is not a mystery is the love, memories and pain of the loss -- that is for us to live by and through, with a little help from us all. May Sam rest in peace.
Theresa Bragg
May 1, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the Bennett family. My heart hurts for your family and I hope you can find a way to get through your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Lewis
May 1, 2019
This breaks my heart to hear this. You're in my heart and prayers.
Aunt Ruth
May 1, 2019
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Samuel's passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
www.tcfcentralindiana.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
[email protected]
The Compassionate Friends
May 1, 2019
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Samuels passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
www.tcfcentralindiana.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
[email protected]
Cynthia Ridgeway
May 1, 2019
Dear Bennett Family: Your community mourns with you and lifts you up in prayer. In Christ, Cynthia Ridgeway
May 1, 2019
❤
Holly Hamilton
April 30, 2019
Deep comfort to each one of you and
hope for endless joy in the memories of your precious Sam. Much love.
Lynda Flippin
April 30, 2019
I wish I had the words to help your family find comfort at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss.
Lori (Biberdorf) Edmunds
April 30, 2019
Cindy. I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and Jack and your boys.
Robin and Lisa Peters
April 30, 2019
Jack, Cindy, John, Paul, Daniel and all Bennett Family Members, We are praying continually for all of you. May God give you strength from minute to minute.
lynn baumgardner
April 30, 2019
Cindy and Jack, I cannot imagine the pain you are suffering with the loss of your beautiful son, Sam. I am so sorry for you all and my heart breaks for your entire family.
Linda Connell-Pitman
April 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss!! This just breaks my heart! You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Neille Russell
April 30, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's sudden death. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love to the entire Bennett family.
Denise Love
April 30, 2019
My prayers and thoughts are with the Bennett family. Columbus office Receptionist.
john kennedy
April 30, 2019
Jackie and Cindy and the Bennett family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
John Kennedy
M C
April 30, 2019
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Sam. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (psalm 91:11).
Jim and Darcy Hehner
April 30, 2019
Jack and Cindy. Darcy and I are so sorry and sad for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
W. Gene Lewis
April 30, 2019
Our prayers are for the family and we pray for Gods comfort , our deepest condolence.
Daniel Hoffheimer
April 30, 2019
I add my name to those of countless others who extend our sincere sympathy upon your horrific loss.
Joseph Gattuso
April 30, 2019
Please accept our family's most sincere condolences on Sam's loss. We will pray for all of you.
Joe and Wanda Jewell
April 30, 2019
We are heartbroken. Your family is in our prayers.
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