Obituary of Jimmie A. Bennett

BennettJimmie Jimmie A. Bennett Jimmie A. Bennett, 74, of Buckhannon, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2007 following a sudden illness. He was born in Webster County on April 8, 1933 to Marion O. and Nancy E. Gregory Bennett. On May 27, 1955 he was united in marriage to Judy Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joey A. Bennett; two brothers, Charles and Bill and six sisters, Edith, Faye, Nina, Ruth, Jessie and Ruby. He leaves behind his best friend and wife Judy A. Bennett; one daughter, Janet Bennett McDaniels and husband Ed of Buckhannon; one son, Jeff Bennett and wife Brenda of Buckhannon; one daughter in law, Sue Bennett of Buckhannon. He was lovingly known as “Pop” to his grandchildren. They include Matt McDaniels and wife Becky of Inman, SC, Andrew McDaniels, Tyler Bennett and Jonathan McDaniels of Buckhannon, Amy Bennett Chapman and husband Ty of Buckhannon, Whitney Bennett, Alexis McDaniels and Cora McDaniels of Buckhannon and one great granddaughter, Shelby Lynn McDaniels. Also Surviving are one brother, Junior Bennett of Webster Springs and a sister, Louise Zirkle of Carlsbad, NM along with several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a graduate of WV Business College and retired from Moore Business Forms in 1990. He was a long time Boy Scout Leader and dedicated B-U Athletic Booster and supporter. Jim was dedicated to his family, friends and to his faith. He loved working in his flowers and enjoyed woodworking. He was also well known for making delicious Christmas fudge. He was an active member of Christian Fellowship Church and supported it with his presence and prayers. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church on Norvell Drive from 4-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 PM at the church with his son-in-law J. Edward McDaniels officiating. Burial will follow at the Heavner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship Church, P. O. Box 1198, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jimmie A. Bennett. Visitation 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2007 Christian Fellowship Church Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, October 5, 2007 Christian Fellowship Church Burial Heavner Cemetery