Darwin Leroy Bennett

Darwin Leroy Bennett obituary, Grand Ledge, MI

Darwin Leroy Bennett

Darwin Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Darwin Leroy Bennett of Grand Ledge passed away December 4, 2024. Darwin was born September 14, 1941, in Mio, Michigan to the late Vernor and Lollabelle (Hepler) Bennett. He graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, and Michigan State University with a degree in Forestry. Darwin worked for the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources for 29 years before retiring in 1997. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and running.
Darwin is survived by his two children, seven grandchildren, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.
No service is planned at this time. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

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