Gary Edward Bennett, 76, of Wortham, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 30, 2017 in Fairfield following a long and brave battle against Mesothelioma lung cancer. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Gary was born December 9, 1940 in Wortham to parents L. T. and Billye Louise Means Bennett. He served his country in the Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. He was a man of many talents and accomplishments. He approached life with great passion and integrity. He was a gifted speaker with an outgoing personality. Gary never met a stranger. He loved nature and outdoors activities; especially hunting. He loved his wife, family and friends deeply. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Morgan Jennings.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Debbie; three sons, Brian Bennett and wife Reba; Larry Bennett and wife Debi; Aaron Bennett; four daughters, Margarette Webb; Laura Radzevicius; Crystal Bennett; Heather Taylor and husband Gerald; two brothers, Bill Bennett and wife Sue; Larry Bennett and wife Jackie; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and many other family members and special friends.

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