William “Bill” Paul Bennett, Sr., 84, of Marietta, passed away on August 8, 2017. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to parents, Francis and Robert Bennett on March 12, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, JoeAnn E. Bennett; sons, William P. Bennett, Jr., Rodger Ross Bennett, and Scott Michael Bennett; daughter, Victoria Louise Bennett Vigh; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Bennett. Visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. A memorial service celebrating his life will be conducted at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Marietta, on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Bill Bennett Memorial Fund, Care Of Mount Bethel United Methodist Church.