Ray Willis Bennett, 90, of Winder, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Ray was born September 16, 1933, in Winder, GA, the 2nd son of Era & Lester Bennett. After serving in the Army from 1953 to 1955, he began his career as a Millwright with General Motors. He retired in 1990 having served 35 years. For the next 33 years he perfected doing a little bit of this and that, building what he wanted (how he wanted) and making sure not one blade of grass grew longer than any other blade of grass on his property. He enjoyed his family, being outdoors, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Survivors include his children: Debora Skinner (Phil), Garry Bennett, Tara Bennett (Justin),and Jeffrey Bennett (Cary); ex-wife LaDonna Bennett; bonus daughters: Michelle Alarcon (Manuel), Sherrie Holcomb (deceased) and Tina Huling (Joe); bonus son, Leslie Moore (Jan); brother, Sam Bennett (Sonya); sister, Evelyn Bennett Merkison; grandchildren: Jarrod (Jessica), Steven (Katelyn), Robert (Hannah), Sean, Caitlyn, Braedon, Ethan, Olivia, Mason, Roy, AJ, Wyatt, Audrey, Anala, Isaac, Sarah, Lucian & Varick; and great grandchildren: Brynlee, Karter-Thomas, Karson-Michael & Kendall Jude. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: John, Bob, Jack, and Dave; and sisters, Sue & Donnie.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, Georgia. The Funeral Service will be Friday, November 17 at 2:00 pm in Smith Memory Chapel. The burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
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