He was born on February 20, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lucille (Hackley) and Walter Bennett. On June 7, 1969 he married Nancy (Dodd) Bennett, who survives. He was a member of the United States Army serving from 1964 to 1968. He worked as a banker for 30 years and later retired from Pretty Products. He was a member of the Coshocton Baptist Church and also an actor and director at the Coshocton Footlight Players for several years. He was also a past President for the Coshocton Lions Club.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Kelly (Todd) Miller of Coshocton and Richard “Doug” (Suzi) Bennett of Coshocton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren as well as his sister, Joanne Hamme of Cambridge.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Bennett and Patricia Morgan.
Per his wishes, a cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at the Coshocton Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 2pm.
