Charles Edward Bennett's Obituary
Charles E. (Chuck) Bennett, 98, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Homestead Nursing Home in Baird, Texas. One of four brothers, Chuck was born to Charles and Mary Bennett on September 21, 1916 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, where he grew up in Martins Ferry and graduated from Martins Ferry High School. He served in WWII and was awarded the Victory Medal. In 1947 he and his family moved to Marietta, Ohio, where he was employed by American Cyanamid Chemical Co. and after five years transferred to New Orleans, LA, where he worked until 1961. He and his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he was employed as a house parent for 16 senior high boys and later became Superintendent of Juliette Fowler Home for Children. Several years later, he joined the staff at Baylor School of Dentistry, from which he retired in 1982. During his time in Dallas he and his wife were members of the Sanders Sunday School Class at East Dallas Christian Church, and served as an Elder (emeritus). In May of 2006, he and Waneta moved to Abilene, Texas to live with his son and daughter-in-law, later moving to Royal Estates where he resided until November 2014, when events prompted his eventual move to Homestead Nursing Home where he passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, his loving spouse, Waneta and his beloved son, Chuck. He is survived by his son, Ross E. Bennett and wife Joann of Abilene; daughter, Cindy Wall and husband Sampy of Houston; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory Street. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church, 1420 North 3rd Street in Abilene. A second memorial service will be conducted in The Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church, Abilene; Brook Hollow Christian Church, Abilene or East Dallas Christian Church.
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