The son of Clyde and Bonnie Bennett, Val was born in Pecos, Texas, on the 10th of September 1929. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1950 with a degree in Economics. Immediately following graduation, he went into the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged after having attained the rank of Captain. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career with El Paso Natural Gas Company, during which, he lived in Paris, France for a number of years.
Val was a proud Aggie, devoted to his school and an enthusiastic supporter of Aggie sports, most especially, the football team. He was also a diehard fan of the Houston Texans.
Val was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan; his daughters, Cindy Charles, Christi Pace, and Robyn Hutton; granddaughter, Shelby Charles; grandson, Pace Hutton; great-granddaughter, Leighton Charles; a brother, Dwane Bennett, his wife Velma, and their daughter, Rebecca Bennett.
Val was beloved by many people whose lives he touched through his kindness, generosity, and gentle humor. He was at all times the consummate gentleman, the faithful friend, the devoted husband, a loving father, and “Pop Pop” to his grandson and great-granddaughter. He valued his family above all else. They, most of all, felt the joy and comfort of his presence in their lives. The world is dimmer without his light.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at The Methodist Hospital Fondren Institute Care Unit for their professionalism, and their unfailing kindness.
A memorial service is to be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 28th of September, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where Rev. Dr. Bill Heston, Executive Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, is to officiate.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Grand Foyer.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be directed to Citizens for Animal Protection, 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77094; the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2900 Weslayan, Ste. 375, Houston, TX, 77027; or to the charity of one’s choice.
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