Wayne Timothy (WT) Bennett passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Cornerstone Hospice Care of The Villages, Florida, with his oldest daughter Melinda, at this side.  He was born June 18, 1940 to William Wayne (Bogie) and Josephine Braddock Bennett of the Brookman Community. He was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church in his youth. He attended Glynn Academy, being a proud member of the Red Terrors Marching Band, but leaving after his junior year to join the U.S. Navy.  While serving as an electricians mate on numerous Navy vessels in the Atlantic and Pacific, he spent time in several European and Asian countries. After serving proudly for 20 years, he retired as a petty officer first class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Vietnam War, and three Navy Good Conduct Medals. After retirement, he owned and operated ArnBen Corp of Mayport FL, which served military installations in FL, SC and VA.

"Timmy," as he was called by his family and friends growing up, loved the southeastern coastline, walks in the deer woods, southern authors, and as did his father -- baseball (beginning with The Brunswick Pirates farm team). He always enjoyed planning gatherings for relatives and friends.

Surviving Mr. Bennett are two sisters, Betty Bennett Thrift of Brunswick, and Phyllis B. Moyer (Darrell) of Perry GA. Immediate family members include his oldest son, Terry Wayne Bennett of Tallahassee FL (only child of marriage to Mary Fender Bennett), and four children from his late beloved wife, Fredda Tyler Bennett:  Frederick Bennett of Jacksonville, Melinda Bennett Davis-Barrette of Oxford FL, Shawnessy Bennett-Reid of Jacksonville and William Caleb Bennett of Orlando. He also leaves his only granddaughter, Jordan Nell Barrette of Oxford, and a very special cousin, Paul Anthony Bennett of Brunswick, in addition to many nieces and nephews to grieve our loss.

Preceding W.T. in death, his wife Fredda Tyler Bennett, his parents, W.W. and Josie Bennett, brother Arthur Bennett, sisters Doris Howell and Billie Jones, and granddaughter Josephine Delean Barrette.

Graveside services, with full military honors, will be held at Blount's Crossing Cemetery, (Hwy 32, near Thalmann) at 12:30 PM on Friday, 11 September. Those wishing to honor the life of Mr. Bennett may send remembrances to the Blount's Crossing Cemetery Maintenance Fund or Hospice organization of your choosing.