Dennis Paul Bennett

Our beloved brother, Dennis Paul Bennett departed this earth Monday, May 3, 2021, at 7:30 PM in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Dennis was born in Evansville, IN to the late Ophelia (Nealy) Bennett and George E. Bennett, Sr., on August 30, 1957. At a young age, Dennis professed his belief and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church, of Evansville, IN. Dennis also attended Bethany Pentecostal Church in Evansville. After moving to Owensboro, Dennis establish a Christian relationship with the members of 10th Street Baptist Church. He attended Glenwood Elementary School and graduated from Bosse High School. Dennis continued his education at the University of Southern Indiana. Dennis enlisted in the United States Army and served 8 years in Germany, after returning home, he served another 4 years at Ft. Knox, KY. After his enlistment, Dennis worked several jobs between Evansville, and Owensboro with his last job being at Mizkan America Inc. in Owensboro, where he was supervisor over the security guards, he was devoted to and loved his career a lot. Dennis later reenlisted in the Kentucky National Guard, retiring with a total of 21 years of service. Dennis was proceeded in death by his father, George E. Bennett, Sr., his mother Ophelia Bennett Gray, his stepmother Margaret Bennett, Thomas Gray, and his brother, Rodney Bennett. Dennis is survived by his son, Kamar Bennett; Rose (White) Bennett; his siblings, George (Althea) Bennett, Jr., Carolyn Bennett Jackson, Cynthia (George) Jackson, Constance Bennett, Beverly Mansfield, and Doug Jones; nephews, Ladane (Darlene) Snaden, Lorenzo King, Michael (Jessica) Johnson, Jimel Johnson, Jamika Bennett, Landon Haskins Bennett, Ebon Gaines, and Lamont Gaines; nieces, Sonya King, Michelle Bennett, and Connika King; a host of great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, other relatives, and many devoted friends. Special friends Joe Lane, Danny Lane, David Watkins, Quincy, and Donnie. Special thanks to VA of Evansville, IN, especially Dan Blackburn, to Hospice of Western Kentucky Heartford House, nurses, and staff. Military Honors by VFW Post 696 Honor Guard immediately following the funeral service. All in attendance shall follow current health and safety directives with the wearing of protective facial coverings. The service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at McFarland Funeral Home with military honors by VFW Post 696 Honor Guard and streaming live at Alison McFarland’s Facebook page. Burial will be at Owensboro Memorial Garden Cemetery. The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Live streaming at Alison McFarland Facebook page.

Dennis Paul Bennett

August 30, 1957 - May 3, 2021

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