Henry Frank Bennet, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday ~ August 9, 2018 at his residence. Henry was a Mercury and Ford Mustang Man who loved to travel. And in his past time, Henry was proud of his lawn and loved to work in his yard. He was a regular guest at the Texas Roadhouse in Gastonia and was well known by the management and the staff. Henry served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict War. In his professional career, Henry was an Aerospace Electrical Engineer in the NASA program were one of his great accomplishments was to help develop the Rendezvous Radio System on Apollo 13 Lunar Lander. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy are his daughter and son in law: Heidi and Frank Martin of Gastonia, North Carolina; one son: Ronald "Ronnie" Bennet ~ USN Veteran of Sanford, Florida; two grandsons: Tyler Martin ~ USN Veteran, Tony Martin, both of Gastonia, North Carolina; two grand dogs: Lady and Dozer.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Frank Bezpietka and Pauline Dmytrow Bezpietka.
The family will receive guests from 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM, Saturday ~ August 18, 2018 in Stateroom II at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina.
Military Honors Accorded by the United States Army and the Gaston County Honor Guard will be delivered at 1:30 PM, Saturday ~ August 18, 2018 at Carothers Funeral Home.
Expressions of love and fond memories can be shared on Henry's guestbook at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Henry Frank Bennet.
