BENTON — Cecil Ray Bennett, 73, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2016, in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.
He was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Logan, the son of Fred and Lorene (Neunlist) Bennett.
He married Donna (Filkins) on June 10, 1963, and she survives.
He was a retired coal miner.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Donna Bennett of Benton; three children, Rebecca Lynn Bennett Melvin of Benton, Lisa Anne Bennett Filson and husband, Todd Alan Filson, of Du Quoin, Steven Ray Bennett of Pickle City; 10 grandchildren, Meranda Tate and husband, Seth, Mirya Melvin, Angela Darst and husband, Travis, Dallas Filson and wife, Danielle, Alisha Cockrum and husband, Daniel, Alex Melvin, Jessica Stephens and husband, Drew, Jacob Melvin and wife, Halee, Courtney Burroughs and husband, Garrett, and Samantha Bennett; 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Logan Church of God, with Pastor Earl Young officiating. Burial will be in the Logan Church of God Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.
For more information or to sign the online guest register, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
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