Donnie Bennett, 75, of Sesser passed away on November 12, 2018.
He was born on December 8, 1942 in Benton, IL to Wathie and Loney (Mocaby) Bennett. He married Diane (Erwin) Bennett on October 29, 1963 and she survives of Sesser.
He is also survived by his children Donna (Mark) Mays of Sesser, Sherry Arro of Sesser, Cathy (David) Marlo of Sesser and Steve Bennett of Herrin; nine grandchildren Elijah Mays, Caleb Mays, Silas Mays, Emery Arro, Riley Arro, Joseph Marlo, Rachel Marlo, Nicholas Marlo, and Paolina Marlo; three sisters Sharon Reichert of Herrin, Yvonne Drew of Tamms, and Myrl Conner of Sesser; one brother Dale Bennett of Ringold, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Bernice Skurat and Mildred Wisnewski, and two brothers James “Cotton” Bennett and Wathie “Preach” Bennett.
He was a coal miner and a member of the UMWA and also had worked for the City of Sesser. He was also a member of the Sesser Church of God and had served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Funeral services will be on Friday November 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Tim Melvin officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Anna. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information got to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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