The Life of Mr. Richard Bennett, 81

RICHARD BENNETT, son of the late John and Virginia Bennett, was born on February 1, 1931 in Northampton County, NC. He peacefully departed this life on Tuesday March 13, 2012, at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA after a five year battle with Dimentia.

He was United In Holy Matrimony in 1960 to the former Bernice Crew, who preceded him in death. God blessed this union with a stepson, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren, whom he raised as his own. He was a loving, caring and dedicated grandpa who impacted the lives of those around him in many positive ways.

Richard was employed with Champion International for 29-years before retiring in l992. He loved his job and during his years there he was a friend to many. He never met a stranger. His hobbies included fishing and tending his garden. He was well known for having one of the best gardens in Northampton County and shared his harvest with many.

In addition to his parents and wife, he has now been rejoined with his siblings: Rosa Lee, Nannie, Robert, James, and Charlie. May you all rest in peace and have a blessed reunion.

Those remaining to forever cherish the many precious memories are: his son: Jerry Demory and wife Mae, Cheaspeake, VA; four grandchildren: Anthony Taylor, Garysburg, NC, Gravino Taylor and wife Theresa, Weldon, NC, Toby Taylor, Roanoke Rapids, NC and Alshea Demory, Fort Lee, VA; and many great-grandchildren; his Step-son: James "Mack" Mullen and wife Nelder, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; three step-granddaughters: Lynelle "Neet" Mullen, Durham, NC, Lillie "Shell" Robinson and husband Terry, Winston-Salem, NC and Lisa Daniel and husband Moses, Durham, NC; five step-great-grandchildren: Tiffany and Khayla Daniel, both of Durham, NC, Deion, Cameron and Amare Robinson all of Winston-Salem, NC; three sisters: Betty Bennett, Garysburg, NC, Sarah Grant, Portsmouth, VA, and Charles Ann Bennett, Atlanta, GA; a sister-in-law: Patsy Bennett, Garysburg, NC; a brother-in-law: Marshall Washington, Roanoke Rapids, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, and many, many relatives,cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from the New Jerusalem Holiness Church, Hwy 186, Garysburg, NC at 1:00 pm. Rev. Richard Webb will officate. Burial will follow in the Bennett Family Cemetery, Garysburg, NC.

There will be a public viewing at the church on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Services by Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, VA and Coleman Funeral Home.