Raymond S. "Sonny Ray" Bennett

Raymond S. "Sonny Ray" Bennett obituary, Wardensville, WV

Raymond S. "Sonny Ray" Bennett

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Raymond Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Raymond Sylvester "Sonny" "Ray" Bennett, 80, of Augusta, WV, died on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Somerford House Assisted Living in Hagerstown, MD.
Ray was born on November 20, 1944, in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late Moses S. and Garnett Clopper Bennett. Ray was a veteran in the United States Air Force and was a former member of the Augusta United Methodist Church. He worked 17 years as a Park Ranger for Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro, MD and another 12 years as an Environmental Inspector for the state of Maryland.
Surviving are three sons: Raymond S. Bennett, Jr. (Stephanie) of Williamsport, MD; Samuel R. Bennett (Lacey) of Martinsburg, WV; Harry M. Bennett of Chambersburg, PA; a daughter: Sylvia R. House (Darrel) of Clear Spring, MD; two grandchildren: Waylon House and Lydia Bennett; a brother: Clifton W. Bennett of Hanover, PA; two sisters: Kathleen "Kitty" Van Houten & Charlotte L. Lapp (Paul) both of Cumberland, MD.
He is preceded in death by brothers, Darrell E. Bennett and Thomas S. Bennett.
A celebration of Ray's life will be held on November 6, 2025, at the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory in Capon Bridge, WV at 11 AM.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ray to Hospice of Washington County; 1710 Underpass Way suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740, (301) 791-6360 or The American Diabetes Association.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory

2807 Northwestern Pike, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

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Nov

6

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory

2807 Northwestern Pike, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Send Flowers