James Campbell Bennett

James Campbell Bennett obituary, Alderson, WV

James Campbell Bennett

James Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lobban Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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James Campbell Bennett, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 23, 2022, at the Greenbrier Health Care Center in Lewisburg. He was Born January 23, 1933, in Blue Sulphur Springs, a son to the late Emma Bennett Parker.
After attending High School, James proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army, where he was awarded two bronze stars for his valor. He later went on to work as a truck driver until his retirement. James enjoyed watching westerns and politics on television. He will be remembered as a hard worker, and his devotion to his family, especially his granddaughter and great-grandsons.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Wheeler and her husband Jimmy, of Alderson; his Granddaughter, Rachel Kelly and her husband Jason, of Alderson; his great-grandsons, Jack and Owen Kelly both of Alderson; his sister Margaret Hamrick of Springdale, WV; as well as several loving nieces and nephews.
James is preceded in death by his brothers, Oliver "Earl" Bennett, and Raymond Parker. James' family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at the Greenbrier Health Care Center.
Graveside services and burial will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Maude Chapel Cemetery in Dawson, with Pastor Audie Sorg officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the U.S Army Reserve Camp Dawson.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Bennett family at www.lobbanfh.com
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