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Alan Bennett Obituary

Alan Eugene Bennett, 47, of Stony Point, and a former resident of Statesville, left his family and friends Sunday, July 20, 2008, to be with his family and friends in heaven. Born on May 14, 1961, in Iredell County, he was a son of Faye Rochester Beam of Florida and the late Marvin "Hop" Eugene Bennett. He was a painter and heavy equipment operator. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Reba Bennett; nephew, Mikey; cousin, Randy; maternal grandma and grandpa Rochester; paternal grandma and grandpa Bennett; uncle Elmer; uncle Tom; and aunt Helen. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Felicia Freeman Bennett; five children, Allen Eugene Bennett Jr. of Kannapolis, Crystal "Sissy" Bennett Taule of Belmont, Amanda Carol Freeman of Statesville and fiance Mike Borgilt, Candice "Candy" Nichole Bennett, of the home, and fiance, Chad Cooley, and Jana Catherine Bennett of the home; five grandchildren, Jacob, Tara, Jared, Andon and Corbin; brothers, Steve "Lil Brother" and wife, Tarra Bennett, of Statesville, Buddy Beam and Jimmy Beam; sisters, Tina Bennett of Hildebran, Deborah and husband, Kim Miller, Patricia and husband, Rob Barnett, and Tracey Beam and Tammy Rodriguez, all of Florida; nephews, Shannon "Punk Boy" and wife, Tanya Bennett, Stevie and Nick Bennett; special niece and nephew, Megan and Brady Bennett; aunts, Cathy "Fluffy" Johnson, Gerl Smith, Betty (Homer) Bass, Elsie Ladd, Dian "Moma Di" (Antique Dan) Jenkins of Statesville; uncle Wafford "WC" Rochester of Michigan; "special" cousins, Roger (Missy) Johnson of Virginia, Carl Johnson, Shane (Pam) Saunders of Harmony; a special mom-in-law, Brenda "Nana" Herndon of Virginia and mother-in-law, Carolyn "Granny" Godfrey; special close friends, Jim, Deb, Pap Costa of Pennsylvania, Chris Wilson of Statesville, and Carolyn Fulbright. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the Band Room of North Iredell High School with Mr. Jim Harner and wife, Lynn, as special speakers. The family will receive friends at the home prior to the memorial service and at other times at 20 Primrose Drive, Stony Point. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alan Eugene Bennett Memorial Fund, 20 Primrose Drive, Stony Point, NC 28678. The Bennett family has entrusted arrangements to Perfect Peace Cremations.

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Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Jul. 23, 2008.

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Amanda Black

August 8, 2008

To all of Alan's family and friends keep your heads up and know that you have people who love you.

Wesley Black

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Alan's family and friends. It may be hard but just keep holing on.

Dian Jenkins

August 6, 2008

Oh Alan, You should be the one writing in my guestbook. Not me writing in yours.It was a real Blessing being your Mom, even though I didn't give birth to you.My prayers are with your Family.I miss you, wish you were here.Your not with us in body, however, each time I'm at work, I look up to see if you stopped by for lunch and a visit.You would say, come on Mom, sit with us while we eat.I miss that Alan.Each time the wind blows, see a rose blooming, or catch a fish, We will think of the way you were full of life. To all of your family who are wishing you were here,family and friends will be there for you.You will always be with us Superman.See you again one day,Moma Di

John & Sherry Utz

July 24, 2008

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lisa Ladd Walker

July 23, 2008

My prayers are with you all. "Big Al" was one of a kind and I know he will be missed by many. There was never a dull minute with him around. I still ache for Randy so bad and it brings me comfort to know him and Big Al are together again.

tommy harris

July 23, 2008

very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all

Roger & Missy Johnson

July 23, 2008

See you when I get there superman. I wish you were here I'm moving home.

Roger

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