Paul Andrew Bennett

Psalm 34:8

Paul Andrew Bennett was born January 16, 1960, the second of 7 beautiful children, born to the late Emily Bennett Smalls in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Paul, affectionately called “Dee Dee” attended Goose Creek High School and joined the United States Army upon graduating.

Paul served in the Army from February 13, 1980, until June 19, 1992, then later made his home away from home in Germany, when he joined MWR in Berchtesgaden as a cook in 1993. He later transferred to the Chiemese Hotel and then to Garmisch-Partrnkirchen in 2004 working at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort giving a combined 40 years of service to the United States Government.

He enjoyed music, with his favorite artist of all time being Anita Baker, a great seafood dish and especially spending time with family.

Paul gained his wings on December 23, 2022, while still serving in Germany and he will sincerely be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his amazing Mother and best friend, Emily Bennett Smalls and leaves to cherish his memory; his beautiful daughter Shanice Wimmer of Germany.

Brothers; James (Brenda) Bennett, Vince Smalls, DeWayne (Tasia) Smalls and Sisters; Hayzel Smalls, Debra (Arnold) Miller and Ellnora Bennett.

Thirteen Nephews and Nieces: Travis Miller, Shamika (Jeff Sr.) Guthrie, Brendell “Trice” (Derrick Sr.) Gaddist, Jennifer Miller, Stephanie Miller, Dominique Brittany Bennett, LaToya (Amelio) Taiste, LaTonya Bennett, Devante “DJ” (Ashley) Bennett, Nicholas Smalls, Savannah Smalls, Miracle Smalls, Emily Ruth Smalls.

Fourteen Grand Nephew and Nieces: Jeffrey Guthrie, Jr., Jordan Guthrie, Nausaya Gaddist, Jazmin Miller, Anthony Jeremiah Mack, Jr., McKenzie Miller, Mekhi Harris, Jacob Mack, Damari Gaddist, Madison Mathis, Amelio Taiste II, Ayden Bennett, Amya Taiste, and Melanie Mathis.

Paul was blessed to still have his uncle, Raymond Bennett in his life and the two held a special bond. And as if life couldn’t get any sweeter, he had the blessed opportunity to have bonus siblings that his Mom helped raised alongside him, cousins Johnny “Bay” (Paulette) Knights and Ella Mae (Rev. Herbert Sr.) Brown.

God-Sisters; Lorraine Townsend and Barbara Wilson and an “Adopted Sister” Gwendolyn Parker, with a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.

A Military Honors Service will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Friday 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Carolina Memorial Funerals & Cremations are handling the arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Bennett family.