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HARDY GENE BENNETT
Hardy Gene Bennett, husband of Iris Ruffin-Bennett, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Monday, September 26, 2022. Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time service at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1200 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD.
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Cynthia Turner Wood
October 5, 2024
This is a classic Hardy Bennett photo, where he is ministering at the nursing home, spreading light and love and the gospel. We remember your joy and we miss you still.
Bessie Crosson
October 22, 2022
Iris my sincere sympathy for the loss of your love one, Hardy was cheerful & kind to all who ever knew him. I hope fond memories bring peace, Bessie Crosson
Sybil Greenhut
October 13, 2022
It was such a blessing to have worked with this wonderful person for almost 30 years. His gentle, kind and supportive manner was always something you could count on-as well as that wonderful smile!
Judith Sitkin-Porzel
October 13, 2022
My heart is full With Love and Light knowing God has received Hardy in his loving embrace. Although Hardy is no longer on this earth physically, his essence in spirit is eternal and lives on in each of us.
Hardy your electrifying smile soothes the loss. You are a true inspiration as a servant of our Creator.
God bless you and your adoring family.
Gratefully and in reverence,
Judith Sitkin-Porzel ( friend and co-worker)
Alan & Duchy Trachtenberg
October 12, 2022
Hardy was a gentle and generous soul who truly made a difference in many people´s lives. He understood that kindness was key to making the world a better place. He lived that purpose each and every day.
We will miss his beautiful heart, his warm smile, his generous spirit and quiet wisdom. May his memory be forever a blessing.
Regina Morales
October 12, 2022
Hardy's calm and gentle nature was a gift to all who knew him as was his ever-present smile and good cheer. He is missed greatly.
Diane Lininger
October 12, 2022
I worked with Hardy for the last 17 years thru AODAAC and the MHAC. Hardy was extremely supportive and was so helpful getting events off of the ground. Hardy always made me feel special as he was always happy to see me and always gave me a big hug. I could always call on him for any work-related need including career advice. I appreciate my time with him and will miss him dearly. He was a very special person.
AODAAC & OFRT of Montgomery County
October 12, 2022
AODAAC & OFRT of Montgomery County
October 12, 2022
AODAAC & OFRT of Montgomery County
October 12, 2022
AODAAC & OFRT of Montgomery County
October 12, 2022
AODAAC & OFRT of Montgomery County
October 12, 2022
Hardy was the most calming, welcoming and supportive person to work with and for. He was a blessing to our world, our county, and each of us individually. He is missed terribly.
Laura Mitchell
October 11, 2022
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Rockefeller Twyman
October 11, 2022
Letter from Congressman Jamie Raskin
You will receive this on my Congressional stationery on Monday or Tuesday from Lauren Doney:
To: Mrs. Iris Bennett and Family
I am terribly sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Hardy Bennett. He helped many people in Montgomery County who were addicted to drugs to achieve recovery and lead productive lives.
I will never forget his beautiful, booming baritone voice that belted out Hold On a Little While Longer on my front lawn after the untimely shocking death of my precious and only son Tommy.
Hardy and the rest of Rocky´s Pandemic Comforters lifted my family´s spirits during that very dark time.
He will be sorely missed in our community. My prayer is that God will give you and your family strength and comfort during this agonizing period. I know Hardy would want you to "hold on A Little While Longer" because a Glorious Reunion with our loved ones is coming soon.
With Much Love and Sympathy,
Jamie Raskin
Member of Congress (MD-8)
Photo of Hardy with Congressman Raskin and others
Rockefeller Twyman
October 11, 2022
Hardy Bennett, A TRULY GOD FEARING MAN, was one of my dearest friends. He supported my many community projects with his booming baritone voice and his presence. He sang Hold On A Little While longer at the Musical Tribute I organized for the late civil rights icon John Lewis and brought the house down. He was a member of our Pandemic Comforters group where he gave musical comfort to powerful US Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin when his only precious son died suddenly. He was in the audience cheering me on when I received the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award for Montgomery County. He and Iris were there at many other momentous occasions in my The life. I will cherish their friendship for life.
Iris and Hardy, don´t forget that we are to reunite at the north gate of the Heavenly City. It will not be long before we meet. We are at the end of time. Jesus is coming soon.
While we are waiting to reunite, I strongly encourage all of Hardy´s friends to read Ministry of Healing by Ellen White free of charge for comfort and hope in these turbulent times. WE ARE ALMOST HOME!
LONG LIVE THE BEAUTIFUL LEGACY OF HARDY BENNETT!
Rocky Twyman, Founder
Oprah Winfrey for Nobel Peace Prize Movement
PATRICK CONNEALY
October 10, 2022
So sorry for the family's loss. Hardy was a fixture in Montgomery County Health and Human Services. He was a gentle and kind man. Always available to lend an ear.
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