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Raymond L. Bennett, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at The Willows of Shelbyville. Born in Shelbyville on September 8, 1939, he was the son of Raymond H. Bennett and Lorena M. (Boudreau) Bennett. On September 3, 1989 he married Terri (Bogue) Bennett and she survives.
Other survivors include children: Michael ( Rhonda) Bennett of Franklin; Shelley (Gary) Cazzell of Shelbyville; Anthony "Tony" Bennett of Shelbyville; and Annette (Robby) Carpenter, also of Shelbyville. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Chris Bennett.
Mr. Bennett was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville, and graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962, proudly serving on the USS Oriskany. He was self employed in restaurant – food service for several years , and also was a sub contractor-courier for R & L Trucking for 35 years, retiring in 2025.
Raymond enjoyed watching football, boxing, golfing, his race day parties, and his time spent at Uchi Lake Lodge in Canada, but most of all loved spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM On Monday, January 12, 2026, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, with Father Mike Keucher officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, January 12 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Shelby County Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to glennegeorge andson.com
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Tammi Leggett
January 19, 2026
Very sorry Tony for the loss of your dad, prayers for all of your family
Troy Benefiel
January 12, 2026
My family has known Ray and Terry pretty much most of my life, my dad Bruce Benefiel spent time with Ray at Uchi lake for several years and my mother worked for Ray when he had Ray's Hickory House, I remember Ray as a kind and giving man, RIP may you fly high.
Timothy Bogue
January 9, 2026
Well Ray I really don't know where to begin. You was a very Kind, loving, Respectful, Brother N Law. You're entire Family is matched by you. Each & everyone of them so nice to be around. Mother & Dad enjoyed you're company when you came to visit them. I will never forget how you took care of my Sister for so many years loving her and caring for her to the debts of your Soul. You're a good Man Ray and you will always be sadly missed. Fly High Ray, Fly High. Has been a pleasure having you in our lives for all these years. May God B.less You Sir. Timothy Bogue
Tina Walcott
January 8, 2026
So sorry and prayers for Ray, his family, and all who knew and loved him.
I was Chris´ age and got into much mischief with Chris, growing up!
Ray couldn´t discipline me tho, thank God! LOL
Ray would sometimes visit our home, sitting outside on the steps, chatting with Mum. I´m sure they exchanged stories about children and sharing advice, as both were basically "Mother & Father" to both families.
RIP Ray
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Ruth Icenogle
January 8, 2026
So sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers. I always loved spending time talking to Ray at the post office.
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