Willie Bennett Jr.

Willie Bennett Jr. obituary

Willie Bennett Jr.

Willie Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Southview Mortuary, Inc. - Tifton on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Mr. Willie Bennett Jr., 72, of Tifton, Ga. transitioned this life on Sunday, August 3rd, at Harborview Nursing Home.

Homegoing Celebration services will be held Saturday, Aug. 16th at 11:00 a.m. at Freedom Worship Church located at 1234 S. Robinson St. in Lenox, Ga. with Committal Service to follow in the Church Yard Cemetery. The repast will conclude at the Church Social Hall.

Please keep the family lifted up in prayer at this time.

Professional care and services are entrusted to Southview Mortuary, Inc.

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