1954
William
2015
William Robert Bennett
August 7, 1954 — November 10, 2015
CROSSING OVER
Oh, please don't feel guilty, It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad, and the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime, and for some it's not many years.
I don't want you to keep crying. I haven't really left you even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I'm closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name, I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me, but there's nothing I can do.
But I'll still send you messages, and hope you understand,
That when your time comes to "cross over" I'll be there to take your hand.
William Robert (Bill) Bennett, 61, of Mount Hope, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Born on August 7, 1954 in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late William Carl and Bernice Irene Suttle Bennett. On February 7, 1975, he married the former Carol Jean Clay of Mount Hope.
Bill encouraged and ministered to individuals and families for over 21 years. He faithfully served as pastor at Ghent Free Will Baptist, Kilsyth Free Will Baptist, and Skelton Free Will Baptist where he was most recently a member.
By trade, Bill was an electrician working in the coal mine industry for 36 years. Upon retiring from Mankin Equipment in 2014, he served as a school bus driver for Raleigh County Schools.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 40 years, Carol Clay Bennett; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Tim Treadway of Prosperity; a brother and sister-in-law, Blaine and Nancy Bennett of Lewisburg; two sons, Robbie Bennett and wife, Beverly of Shady Spring and Jeffery Bennett of Ashland City, TN; three grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Jaxon, Boden, and Chesney Bennett of Shady Spring; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Skelton Freewill Baptist Church in Skelton with Jeff Bennett and Rev. David Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens., Prosperity. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Saturday at the church.
Friends and nephews will serve as pall bearers.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.
A special thank you to the staff at CAMC Memorial - SICU. The care and compassion they showed to Bill and his family is commendable.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, WV
Oh, please don't feel guilty, It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad, and the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime, and for some it's not many years.
I don't want you to keep crying. I haven't really left you even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I'm closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name, I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me, but there's nothing I can do.
But I'll still send you messages, and hope you understand,
That when your time comes to "cross over" I'll be there to take your hand.
William Robert (Bill) Bennett, 61, of Mount Hope, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Born on August 7, 1954 in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late William Carl and Bernice Irene Suttle Bennett. On February 7, 1975, he married the former Carol Jean Clay of Mount Hope.
Bill encouraged and ministered to individuals and families for over 21 years. He faithfully served as pastor at Ghent Free Will Baptist, Kilsyth Free Will Baptist, and Skelton Free Will Baptist where he was most recently a member.
By trade, Bill was an electrician working in the coal mine industry for 36 years. Upon retiring from Mankin Equipment in 2014, he served as a school bus driver for Raleigh County Schools.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 40 years, Carol Clay Bennett; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Tim Treadway of Prosperity; a brother and sister-in-law, Blaine and Nancy Bennett of Lewisburg; two sons, Robbie Bennett and wife, Beverly of Shady Spring and Jeffery Bennett of Ashland City, TN; three grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Jaxon, Boden, and Chesney Bennett of Shady Spring; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Skelton Freewill Baptist Church in Skelton with Jeff Bennett and Rev. David Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens., Prosperity. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Saturday at the church.
Friends and nephews will serve as pall bearers.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.
A special thank you to the staff at CAMC Memorial - SICU. The care and compassion they showed to Bill and his family is commendable.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, WV
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