WILLIAM BENNETT JR.

WILLIAM BENNETT JR.

William Samuel Bennett Jr., 76, of Lexington died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery.

Born Jan. 13, 1946, in Buena Vista, he was a son of the late William Samuel Bennett Sr. and Ellen Pultz Bennett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur H. Bennett, and a sister, Estelle Justice.

He was a member of the Light House Church and retired from Hostetter’s Excavating as a heavy equipment operator. William loved to hunt and fish.

Surviving are his sister, Minnie Young (Leslie); wife of 21 years, Jo Ella Bennett; step-daughter, Jimmie; granddaughter, Sadie Jade; special cousin, “Brother” David W. Hailey; many nieces and nephews; two dogs; his special hunting buddy Rocky; and his little sweetheart Ellie.

Contributions may be given in William’s memory to the Rockbridge SPCA, P.O. Box 528, Lexington, VA 24450.

A graveside service was conducted Friday, Nov. 18, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Jay Thorne.

Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

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