Larry C. Bennett

On April 30, 2019, Larry C. Bennett, age 76, ran into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, after suffering complications from a stroke. He fought pulmonary fibrosis for years, doing all he could not to let it stop him from leading an active life.

Larry was born on August 7, 1942 in Superior, Nebraska. He moved to Michigan as a child and grew up in Evart, MI, where he was actively involved in anything sports related. When he turned 18, Larry joined the Army, which led him to Fort Benning, Georgia where he met the love of his life, Janet Crocker Bennett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964 until 1970. After he married Janet, they moved back to Michigan where he remained for the rest of his life. Larry worked for C&O/CSX Railroad for 40 years. He was a very hard worker who worked his way up from a yardman to an auditor, until he retired in 2002. After retirement, Larry loved playing golf, attending his beloved Spartans’ football games and going to Myrtle Beach. He adored his grandbabies, as he called them, more than anything in the world, and his face lit up whenever they were around. He recently began attending church again and could not get enough of hearing God’s word. He read his Bible daily and made it his goal to read through the entire New Testament before he passed, in the Bible he and Janet were given when they were first married.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Bennett, and Audrey I. Kneisel and his wife of 50 years, Janet K. Bennett.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law Kellie (Michael) Self; loving grandchildren Faith and Nolan Self; loving son and daughter-in-law Christopher (Julie) Bennett; grandchildren Christian, Jacob, Taylor, Isabella, Isaias, and Olivia. Also surviving is his loving sister, Patricia Norris, and several special nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place per his wishes.

Friends and family may meet with the family from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East building) in Grandville with visitation from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

The love of Larry’s life, his wife, Janet, suffered from ALS. Because of her battle, his wishes are for contributions to continue to be made to ALS Therapy Development Institute or because of his love for all children, to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.

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