1944-2016
Robert Edwin Bennett (“Bobby”), 72, of Pensacola, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 3, 2016.
Bob was born to Robert C. and A. V. Bennett on February 1, 1944, in Etowah County, Alabama. After graduating from Etowah High School, he joined the United States Navy in 1944, serving his country until his retirement in 1985. He later worked for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2010. As a member of Pine Summit Baptist Church, he served as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon, and enjoyed helping wherever he was needed.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Carolyn E. Bennett; three sons, Robert J. (Andrea) Bennett, Timothy E. Bennett and William R. Bennett; four grandchildren, Christopher M. (Adrienne) Rea, Timothy A. Bennett, Jessica E. Bennett and Robert J. Bennett, Jr.; one brother, Richard R. (Ann) Bennett; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Specialty Care of Pensacola for taking care of Bob these last two months, and the church family at Pine Summit Baptist Church for all of their love and support.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, with services to be held at 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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