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John Bennett Obituary

Mr. John Cecil Bennett, 90, of Denham Springs, LA died Saturday, December 29, 2018 in Baton Rouge, LA. Mr. Bennett was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs and was retired after 40 years from Copolymer Rubber and Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Ellis Bennett; grandson, Darren James Bennett; parents, Frank Oliver Bennett, Sr. and Cornelia Picard Bennett; three brothers, Oliver Bennett, Joel Bennett and Hardy Bennett and two sisters, Margaret O'Donnell and Ida Mae Sharpe. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Anna Joyce Trahan Bennett; six children, James Bennett (Glenda), Cecil Keith Bennett (Lauren), Daniel Bennett (Gwendolyn), Janet Bennett Orgeron (Harold), Craig Bennett and John Kevin Bennett (Judith); two sisters, Louise Anselmo and Winnie Lee Smith (Mike); sister-in-law, Alice Bennett; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous other family members. Services will be at 12:00pm Friday, January 4, 2019 at Greenoaks Funeral Home-9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 with visitation from 10:00am to service time at the funeral home. Rosary at 10:30am

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2019.
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So sorry for the family's loss. What a good long life he enjoyed. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

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January 4, 2019

My heart is heavy with sorrow for the loss of my sweet Uncle Cecil. May God shower his tender mercies upon Aunt Joyce and children in the coming months. I love you all.

Denise Bennett Disedare

January 2, 2019

My deepest condolences for your loss may the God of all tender mercy and comfort be with you at this most challenging time.

AW

January 2, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I hope that you might be comforted by fond memories and the love of your family and friends. (Psalm 147:3)

January 1, 2019

We don't know what to say except that we love you. We can't understand exactly how you feel, but Jehovah does and will keep raising you up. We hope that our prayers will help a little.

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January 1, 2019

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