John Roy “Big Johnny” Bennett, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday at his home.
He was born February 3, 1945 in Louisville, the son of John Sr. and Mamie (Coe) Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bobby and one sister, Beverly “BooBoo”.
John took great satisfaction in watching his kids and grandkids in any type of sport or club function. He worked as a Car Salesman for many years in the Louisville area and the car sales community will not be the same without him.
Survivors include two sons, John and Frank; a daughter, Lisa; seven grandchildren; his former wife, Donna Berman; and two sisters, Phyllis Rickson and Nancy Morriss.
A service to celebrate John’s life will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 14, 2019 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-6 PM on Sunday and after 9:00 AM on Monday at the funeral home.