Edward Wayne Bennett

Edward Wayne Bennett is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Wayne, 83, of Lake Jackson, TX passed March 1st surrounded by his loving family. Son of Jewel and Holly Bennett, he was born May 24th 1931. Raised in Victoria, TX, he graduated from Patti Walder High School, the University of Corpus Christi and attended New Orleans Bible Theological Seminary. In Lane City, TX on June 8th 1953 Wayne and the love of his life, Vivian Novosad, were united in marriage. To this union three children were born.

Wayne was blessed with a compassionate heart and a high IQ which he used to meet the spiritual and physical needs of others.

He served as Baptist Minister for over 50 years in Texas and Louisiana, including local congregations at Willow Drive Baptist and Bastrop Bayou Baptist. Matched by no other at the pulpit, he was a great bible teacher.

Mechanically inclined Wayne earned his ASE certification. In addition to working as a professional mechanic he utilized this talent to ease the burden of those in need.

Wayne was a voracious reader of past and current events amassing a sizable library over his lifetime. Wayne derived great pleasure in fishing. His fantastic sense of humor and infectious laugh will live on in the hearts of his beloved family.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.

Wayne is survived by his loving and devoted wife Vivian Bennett; his daughter Valerie Todd (husband Billy); his son Jonathan Bennett (wife Loorie); his daughter Holly Camardella (husband Scott); ten grandchildren, Wade, Courtney, Joshua, Jared, Caleb, Ttrae, Elizabeth, Falon, Scott, and Jacob; six great grandchildren; brother Arthur; as well as many nieces and nephews and other loved ones.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5th 2015 at Restwood Funeral Home from 6pm – 8pm.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6th 2015 at First Baptist Church of Brazoria at 2pm. Burial will follow at Restwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritans Purse or His Love Ministries.