Bennie Walter Bennett

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Visitation Schedule
Lifeline Baptist Church
7601 Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72209
Saturday, October 15, 2016
12 noon
Service Schedule
Lifeline Baptist Church
7601 Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72209
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Forest Hills Memorial Park
10200 Hwy 5 North
Alexander, AR  72002
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Down Syndrome Association
9800 Vinson Court
Little Rock, AR  72205


Humane Society
7600 Bauxite
Bauxite, AR  72011
Bennie Walter Bennett

of Bauxite, AR

October 19, 1949 - October 10, 2016

Bennie Walter Bennett, 66, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2016, with his family by his side.
Bennie was born on October 19, 1949 to the late Bennie and Bertie Bennett in LR AR. He graduated from Central High School and was a business owner for over 25 years. His businesses included a dairy bar, auto dealership, and a pawn shop. In his later years, he worked in pest control until he retired.
He married his best friend, Fran Bennett, on December 31, 1968. They celebrated 48 magical years of happiness and together with love, devotion and sacrifice they raised 3 wonderful children. He was a member of Lifeline Baptist church and knew the Lord as his personal savior!

Bennie was a great man who had such a caring heart. He provided the best he could for his family and always did without to give them whatever they needed. He was a gift to anyone who met him, would do anything for you and you loved him the minute he said ''Hi''.

Bennie loved his family dearly and spending time with them is what he treasured the most. Whether it was family dinner nights, basketball in the pool with the grandkids, or game day watch parties did not matter as long as we were all together. His most loved activity was riding motorcycles with his two favorite people. He never missed the opportunity to hit the open road with his boys and cherished the time he would spend with them.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother Bennie and Bertie Bennett; his Father and Mother-in-Law Robert and Gene Murph and his loving dog Rocky. He is survived by his wife, Fran Bennett; three children Shelly Bennett Jernigan and husband Shawn Jernigan; Bennie Jason Bennett and wife Staci Bennett; and Brandy Bennett Dunlap; daughter Heather Smith, son-in-law BJ. Eight grandchildren Erik Jernigan, Morgan Jernigan, Brandon Dunlap, Katelyn Bennett and Ethan Bennett, Harrison Smith, Brett Smith and Haley Smith. Two sisters Brenda Childers and Barbara Jenkins and a host of many, other friends and family who loved him dearly.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Lifeline Baptist Church in Little Rock with visitation beginning at noon and services beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Honoring Bennie's wishes, the service attire will be casual.

Bennie was such a special man who meant the world to our family! His passing was unexpected and our hearts are heavy. We are forever grateful for the staff of UAMS Medical Center/ICU 4E/Pastoral Care for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided to Bennie and our entire family. We know that we will see him again but until then we will carry his memory, love, and laughter close in our hearts.

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8 Condolence(s)
Phyllis Ann Davidson
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, October 17, 2016

Fran, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Bennie. God bless you and may he keep his loving arms around you and your children.
May he give you strength day to day, knowing you will be reunited with Bennie, one fine day. I love you!

The Ortiz Family
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Bennie was our pest control specialist from Anchor Pest for several years. He was was so friendly, I loved hearing about the construction of his home and and his family. He was so proud of both. We were sad that he retired b/c he did such a great job, but glad to see he would get to enjoy his retirement. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you all!

Kay Freeman
Little Rock, AR, AR
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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Fran
Mom, Clementine and I love you and Bennie so much! We sure will miss him! Our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Kay Graves
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

My sympathy to Fran and family.

Frances (Grimmett) Bates
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Jason and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacy Dougherty
Benton,
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Mr. Bennett will be greatly missed. Love to you all.

Sherri Black
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Brandy, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

A.D. Edgerson Jr.
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

My condolences to Brandy and her family for your loss. May God's peace and comfort envelope you like a warm blanket and keep you in your time of mourning.