G. H. Bennett

June 13, 2018

G. H. Bennett (Pete), age 87, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon.  He was surrounded by the love and warmth of his wife and daughters.

G. H. was born May 3, 1931, to Joseph Bennett and Delphia Williams.  He had five siblings, who preceded him in death.

Pete married Irene Ryals on August 26, 1954.  They have been married for 64 years.  They had three daughters together, Sharon Diane (deceased), Angela Darlene, and Cheryl Denise.  They also have a honorary son, Mark Venettozzi.  They have five beautiful grandchildren and four adorable great grandchildren.

G. H. served in the United States Navy for four years.  He retired from International Paper Company after 37 years of service.  He was a member of East Brent Baptist Church.  He belonged to the Cantonment Chapter 322 of Free Masons for over 40 years.

Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and anything that would allow him to enjoy nature.

He lived a full life and will be missed by many.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL.  Rev. Dale Patterson will be officiating.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries