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Gary Joe Bennett

December 23, 1939     ~     January 29, 2012

Gary Joe Bennett, 72, Manchester, TN, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Harton Regional Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Marvin Jewell Bennett and Anna Laura Clayton Bennett. He was a retired tool and die maker for automobile manufacturers and was an Army Veteran serving in Panama.

Survivors include two sisters, Elsie Slaughter of Vine Grove, and Bonnie Trabue and her husband, Bruce, of Glasgow; two aunts, Frances Smith of California, and Mary Helen Pedigo of Glasgow; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Frank Slaughter.

Private services will be held for the family with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Arrangements handled by Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in honor of Mr. Bennett’s love of history and country music.


Guest Register

4 Entries for Gary Joe Bennett

  1. Arthur & Beverly Hatfield says:
    February 1, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE’S PASSING. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN .

  2. Richard and Donna Hurt says:
    February 1, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    So sorry to hear about Joe. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    So sorry about Joe. May God bless you all.

  3. Ella Pitcock Taylor says:
    February 2, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I was very sorry to hear of Joe”s passing. He was a very good friend and classmate of mine while we attended Park CityHigh School.On behalf of the class of 1958, I want to say we loved you and will miss you.
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

  4. Lena Robertson Gilland & husband Dennis says:
    February 3, 2012 at 5:24 am

    A truly loving,caring and wonderful man.All of you are in our prayers.