Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Louis V. Bennett
"A sweet and gentle man who loved God and his family"
Rincon – Louis V. Bennett, 88, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Memorial Health.
The Millen native served in the U.S. Army and retired from Union Camp. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and was a Deacon for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Ben and Annie Mae A. Bennett; and brothers, A.B. and James Bennett.
Survivors include his wife, Wylene T. Bennett; daughters, Bonnie (Eddie) Mikell and Sharon Browne all of Rincon; grandchildren, Mark (Bronwyn) Fuller, Scott (Leslie) Mikell, and Brett (Stephanie) Mikell; great-grandchildren, Ariana, Kayleigh, Tanner,and Ashlynn; a sister, Sallie B. Clarke; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the chapel.
Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances may be given to First Baptist Church of Rincon, 201 E. 6th St., Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
Funeral Home
Effingham Chapel
(912)754-6421