George Perry Bennette Jr

George Perry Bennette Jr obituary

George Perry Bennette Jr

George Bennette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pinehaven Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC on Dec. 12, 2025.
George Perry Bennette Jr, 72, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was born September 08, 1953, in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a retired truck driver. He had a sociable personality and enjoyed making new friends. He loved his wife, Garnet, fiercely and they built a beautiful life together. They had 6 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Bennette, his father George Bennette Sr, and his sister Barbara Guy.

George is survived by his children Donovan Dayne Bennette (Kathy), Sheryl Stuart (Aaron), Sheila Reid (Eric), Will Bennette (Ashlie), George "Buddy" Bennette III (Jessica) and Nancy Brown (Bruce).

He is also survived by his mother Nancy Bennette and siblings Richard Bennette (Karen), Sharon Jenkins, Donna White, and David Bennette.

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