Billy Bennett, age 89, of Hoschton passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Billy was a devoted husband and father, a 20 year Veteran of the United States Navy. He loved to travel and see family. Billy stayed true to his values & he loved life. Survivors include his sons Wayne A. Bennett and wife Cheryl of Coco Beach Florida, William J. Bennett and wife Susan L. of Panama City Beach, FL; daughters Karen Bennett McNally of Gainesville, Teresa Eason and husband Scott of Suwanee; brothers Marvin Bennett and wife Emily of Dacula, Donald Charles Bennett and wife Pat of Tucker; sister Martha Baughcom and husband Raymond of Grayson; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Billy is preceded in death by his wife Marie Louis Bennett and daughter Frances Munyon. Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday April 24, 2020 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1832 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096. Monti Ray Robinson will be officiating. Interment to follow. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
My Father had a beautiful soul. He was a man of integrity, courage and wisdom. He was a devoted husband and father. He taught me to be a kind, caring person. Words can not describe how much I will miss him but I know he is resting in peace and reunited with the love of his life. When Dad would see a stranger that didn’t look happy he would tell them to smile and they always did. His positive outlook and infectious smile was contagious. I love you, Dad.