Carroll Bennett

Carroll Bennett obituary, Larned, KS

Carroll Bennett

Carroll Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beckwith Mortuary, Inc. - Larned on Feb. 2, 2026.
Carroll Lee Bennett, 82, passed February 1, 2026 at his home in Larned, KS.

He was born March 7, 1943 in Friona, TX to Milburn and Othelia Bennett.

He graduated from Friona High and continued education at WT University where he was in ROTC. He worked in the cattle and ranching business, later owning B+B Quality Meats.

Carroll served on Pawnee County Economic Development Committee and Larned City Council. He enjoyed tennis, bowling, fishing, wood working, roping, stained glass making, riding horses, and leather working.

On January 21, 1993 he married Sue Ellen Rodie in St. Francis, KS; she survives.

Other survivors include: five children, Carol Smith of Dalhart, TX, Le'Ann Hope of Larned, Kim (Coby) Cummings of Dalhart, TX, Chris (Marisa) Martin of Springtown, TX, Stephanie (Jason) Feist of Rogers, AR; 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and three sisters, Myrna Gay (Jerry) Marlatt, Mary Beth (Gerall) Wyly, Diane (Ricky) White.

He is preceded in death by parents Milburn and Othelia Bennett and great granddaughter Destiny Heddins.

Funeral service will be 10am Thursday February 5, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Joshua Shepherd presiding. Visitation will be 9am to 8pm Wednesday February 4, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5pm to 6pm.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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