Russell E. Bennett Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Russell E. Bennett Sr., 94 of Tyrone, GA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, GA on December 21, 1926 to the late Henry Grady and Ida Ruth Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bennett of 72 years, 1 sister and 3 brothers. He is survived by his daughter Teresa (Jessie) Woodrum of Van, TX; his son, Butch (Loretta) Bennett of Tyrone, GA; and his brother Charles Bennett of Baldwin, GA. Six grandchildren, Lisa (Josh) Duncan of Van, TX; Greg Hogwood of Fayetteville, GA; Jason (Paula) Hogwood of Forney, TX; Chante’ (Sonny) Frazier of Fayetteville, GA; Rusty (Georgia) Bennett of Fayetteville, GA; Dusty (Reanna) Bennett of Tyrone, GA and 16 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great grandchild. He served in the Navy during World War II. He also has Honorable Discharges from the Marines, Army and Air Force. He was employed by Southern Bell/ATT for 43 years. He was Past President of the South Fulton Shrine Club and a 50 year Club Member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. His service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11 o’clock in the chapel at Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, GA. Following the service he will be laid to rest at Westminster in Peachtree City, Georgia next to his wife Louise Bennett. In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to honor him may make a donation in his name, Russell Bennett, to their local Hospice Care Services. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.

Russell E. Bennett Sr.

December 21, 1926 - January 8, 2021