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MAYSVILLE — Jackson Bennett Jr.,67, of Maysville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital.
He was born on June 28, 1958, in Maysville to Jackson "Big Jack" Bennett Sr. and Carol Yates Bennett.
Jackson was extremely skilled with concrete. He worked as a concrete finisher and gained a reputation as the best in his field. He had a genuine love for people and was strongly devoted to his family. Jackson always enjoyed a good fishing trip and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Bennett; mother, Carol Yates Bennett; his daughters, Crystal White, Tia Y (Ja'Rae) Miles, Tori M. Bennett; son, Jackson Bennett III; grandchildren, Ja'Von A. Miles, Jalen A. Miles, Lezerriona K. Bennett, Tia A. Miles, Tori A. Miles, Nakhia Fox, Dmitri M. White; great-granddaughter, Ny'Ava A. Bennett; siblings; Valerie Bennett Jones, Anthony Bennett, David (Brenda) Bennett, Kirby (Lisa) Bennett, Janae Turner and several nieces, nephews and close friends. Jackson also leaves behind a brother-in-law, who he raised like a son, Gerald Gibbs.
Mr. Bennett is preceded in death by his father, Jackson Bennett Sr.; uncle, John A. Bennett and one brother-in-law, Isaac Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the May's Lick Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Commodore officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the church.
To leave an online condolence for the family or to share a fond memory of Jackson, please visit www.palmerfuneralhome.net.
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LaJean Grant Turner. Atlanta Ga
February 28, 2026
To: My cousin Paula children & The. Bennett family
With my sincere condolences to you and your children and the Bennett family. My heart is full for the loss of Jack Bennett
With his radiant smile and his heart of gold, I ment Jack years ago when I came to my Aunt Billie Jean´s` house every summer he took to me and my brother and took care of my brother LaJohn. And my brother truly love him as a brother as I did also. My family though. Highly of. Him also especially Aunt Billie Jean and. My Grandmother Katie. & Grandfather James & Uncle Vincent.
You were a. Good. Father provider had the. Best personality
You will Truly be missed.
But. I. Know you now be able to see Binky & LaJohn and have a grand homecoming together rest in pease
Love LaJean
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