William Marion "Bill" Bennett

William Marion "Bill" Bennett obituary

William Marion "Bill" Bennett

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Dec

10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

A. D. Porter and Sons Funeral Home - Southeast

4501 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

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Dec

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Church of the Living God

2401 W Madison St, Louisville, KY 40211

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William Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Southeast on Dec. 3, 2025.
Ethel M. Farmer, 79, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025.

She was a member of Church of the Living God #45.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Farmer, Jr., and her grandchild, Kamaria Essence.

She is survived by her children, Tonya Shown (Greg), LaKunta Farmer (Tiffany), Gregory Farmer; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Susie Taylor, James Humphreys (Sandra), Jimmy Ware (Belle), Mary Claybon, Mildred Hunt (Husley).

Visitation: 5pm-7pm Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at A. D. Porter & Sons Southeast, 4501 Bardstown Rd. Funeral: 12 noon Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Church of the Living God Temple 45, 2401 W. Madison St.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

A. D. Porter and Sons Funeral Home - Southeast

4501 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

Send Flowers

Dec

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Church of the Living God

2401 W Madison St, Louisville, KY 40211

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.