Thurman W. Bennett, 86, October 11, 2018, dearly beloved husband of the late June Ethel Waters Bennett and the late Willodene Jackson Bennett; devoted father of David W. (Cynthia) Bennett, Denise E. (Irma Lopez) Bennett, late Dale R. (Catherine) Bennett, C.P.D., Duane A. Bennett, C.P.D., retired, Steve (Stacey) Jackson, and Norge (Judy)Roi; loving grandfather of Jacob Prieto, Leigh Bennett, Bradley Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Brooke Bennett, Dayle Bennett, Michelle Shimizu, James Bennett, Cody Bennett, Elise Bennett, Sarah Jackson and Tyler Jackson; dear uncle of 33 nieces and nephews. predeceased by his parents, Wesley L. and Avis Peel Bennett; and siblings, Mazelle Lamb, Ray Bennett, Doris Dunlap, Marie Paul, Carl Bennett, Neil Bennett, and Darryl Wayne Bennett.

Veteran of Korean War having served in the U.S. Air Force. Life member of Chicago Lathers & Carpenters Brotherhood and proud past president of Chicago Lathers Local No. 74.

Visitation Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL.

Additional Visitation Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at RIDGEWAY FUNERAL HOME, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN 38242. 731-642-2121. Funeral Service Tuesday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m., at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Burial Olive Branch Cemetery, Cottage Grove, TN.

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