Gary Leroy Bennett, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Bennett was born on May 17, 1936, in Enigma, GA to Rev. Thomas Olem Bennett and the late Audrey Bennett.
Survivors include: his wife, Elaine Herndon Bennett of Douglas, GA, two sons, Tommy Bennett and Jerry (Kim) Bennett both of Douglas, GA, two daughters, Vivian Bennett and Rose (Vic) Suttles both of Douglas, GA, two brothers, Laverne Bennett of Enigma, GA and Ronald Bennett of Nashville, GA, sister Waunell Nichols of Enigma, GA, father, Rev. Thomas Olem Bennett of Nashville, GA, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Bennett and his first wife, Coretha Bennett.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 6-9 pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 11 :00 a.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Connell and Rev. Tony Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Harrell Grove Church Cemetery.