Buddy Boy Bennett

BENNETT, Buddy Boy, age 56, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Bennett, father-in-law, Gene Chapman, and grandmother, Susie Martin. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pam Bennett; two daughters: Ericka Bennett Winslow (Ryan), Kimberly Morgan Drawdy (Jesse); four grandchildren: Colten, Wyatt, and Kyndell Drawdy, Liam Winslow; one brother, Don Bennett; three sisters: Pauline Pishner, Jean Halstead, and Patty Jean Barnett.

Buddy was best known for his time and dedication to the Plant City Dolphins football and cheerleading organization. He has been involved with PCD for 30 years and has been the President for 20 of those years. He was a volunteer for the Florida Strawberry Festival, active member of Midway Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing golf and traveling. However, Buddy’s main joy in life was his grandchildren.

Visitation with family and friends will be 5pm to 8pm Friday, February 13, 2015, with funeral services at 11am on Saturday, February 14, 2015, both at First Baptist Church Plant City. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Everyone is asked to wear their jerseys or Dolphin colors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plant City Dolphins P.O. Box 993, Plant City, FL 33563 in Buddy's honor. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.