Born August 25th, 1930, in North Hollywood, California, Richard attended North Hollywood High School where he was an accomplished student and talented cross country runner. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He earned his Associates Degree from LA City College and started his 33 year career at Pacific Bell. Richard was an Air National Guardsman, accomplished inventor and devoted family man.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacqueline Bennett, and his parents Beulah and Earl Bennett. Richard is survived by his wife Virginia Bennett, his brother Ron (Pat) Bennett, his three sons: Richard (Donna) Bennett, Mark (Becky) Bennett, Daniel Bennett; and his grandchildren: Eric Bennett, Andrew Bennett, Luke Bennett, Michelle Bennett, Kyle Bennett, Nicole Bennett, and Drew Johnson, as well as two nieces.
Services will be held at the place of his interment, Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary, Newhall, California on Friday, April 20th at 10:00am. Visitation to precede the service at 9:30am.
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