Wayne Bennett

BENNETT, Wayne E.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 A retired heavy equipment operator with Local 406, and a resident of Baker, he passed away at 9:30am Sunday, August 22, 2010 at his home. He was 75 and a native of Washington Parish. In his younger years, he enjoyed farming, raising cattle and watermelon. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 59pm, and on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 9am until religious services in the chapel, conducted by Brother Tony Spell. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by a daughter, Connie Sue Bennett Dupuy of Baker four sisters, Earline Sharp of Walker, Willie B. Shillings of Mt. Hermon, Lynell Thoele of Slidell, and Menola Williams of Bogalusa a brother, Aaron Buster Bennett of Mt. Hermon five granddaughters, Brandi Bennett Jeremy Cleaver, Kriston Dupuy, Erin Dennis Ray Meyn, Dana Bennett Gary Baham, and Lacey Evans and two great grandsons, Justice Cleaver and Blake Meyn. Preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Doris Annie Bennett a daughter, Sheila Bennett McLellan Evans and two sons, Norman Glynn Bennett. Pallbearers will be Tommy Michael Williston, John McClendon, Ricky Runnels, Steven Bell, and Darrell Bennett. Honorary pallbearers are Monroe ONeal, Hugh Carter, Chad Carter, Kelly Lewis, and Mr. Bowman. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. John McClelland, and to Joyce and the staff of Clarity Hospice for such compassionate care given.

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