John Howard Bennett

John was born in Dover, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for twenty years, working as a laboratory technician. Upon his retirement from the Air Force in 1992, he continued in his profession at Smithville Regional Hospital and John’s Community Hospital.

John loved to travel the country in his Airstream trailer and touring in his Corvette. He enjoyed attending hockey games, with the Dallas Stars and Texas Stars as his favorite teams. Finding new restaurants with his wife, Carol, was a favorite pastime. Most of all, John loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

He was a truly happy person who believed that laughter was an essential part of life. John always had a smile for everyone, or a joke to brighten your day.

John was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Chester and Ruby Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Aaron Bennett and his wife, Christy, Macie and her husband, Kevin Gallagher, Clarissa Wells, James Wells, and Laura Wells; and grandchildren, Layla, Theron, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, Keton, Kason, Kilee. He is also survived by his brothers, Chet Bennett and his wife, Marcia, and Dave Bennett and his wife, Donna.

John’s family would like to thank Dr. Jason Melear and the staff of Texas Oncology, the staff of Seton Medical Center Austin, and the staff of Christopher House for their excellent and compassionate care extended to him during his illness.

A celebration of John’s life is to be held at three o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 14th of April, in the chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar in Austin.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to Christopher House, 2820 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX, 78702; or to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY, 11714.