Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bennett, Bobbie Eugene March 8, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. March 10, 2018

BOBBIE EUGENE BENNETT, 95
1922-2018
Bobbie Eugene Bennett, 95, of Orleans, passed away early on March 8, 2018, at home 
under the care of his dear family and hospice.

Bob was born on July 10, 1922, in Orleans, the son of Roy and Elfrieda (Yeomans)
Bennett. 

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II, traveling to Africa and other parts
of the globe. He was a farmer for more than 90 years as he started with his own chores
around age 5. His love for farming growing each years as he did with each new crop.  He
loved to work the earth and take care of all aspects of the farm, cutting wood up until just
the last few years. Bob married Georgia Pearl Warfield on Nov. 19, 1946 and shared 44 years
of marriage with her prior to her death in 1990. He later married Virginia O'Donnell,
who also preceded hm in death. He was an avid hunter and great story teller. All who knew him
were aware that John Deere was his tractor of choice.

The memory of Bobbie will be cherished by his dear children, Robert (Cindi) Bennett
of Orleans and daughter Beth (Mike Bledsoe) Perry of Orleans; grandchildren, Cassondra
(Charles) Bennett Gloden, Robert Lee Bennett, Brandon Bennett; step-grandson Michael
(Mary) Raby; grandchildren Richard Jason Perry and Aaren Robert Perry; eight great-
grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a half sister, Charlene Gorby. In
additon to his parents, Roy and Elfrieda, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred
and Clara Bennett, who had raise him following his mother' unexpected death. Also
waiting in heaven for him are his half-brother Bert Bennett and Fred Bennett and half-sisters,
Florence Ward and Clarabelle Courser.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at Verdun Family Funeral
Home, 303 S. Bridge Street, Belding, Michigan, 48809, Dallas Houghton officiating. The family
will greet visitors at 11 a.m. and the funeral will begin at noon following by interment
with Military Honors at Orleans township Cemetery.

Those wishing to express their sympathy are welcome to consider a memorial
contribution in Bob's memory to the Veteran's Memorial Wall in Belding or Lansing/Ionia Area
hospice. Envelopes will be available at the services or by contacting the funeral home. For
additional information please contact Verdun family Funeral home in Belding at (616)794-1300 or
at verdunfh.com

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