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Johnnie "Jack" Bennett, Jr.

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December 18, 1930 ~ July 4, 2019

Born in: Norfolk, VA
Resided in: Arden, NC

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Johnnie “Jack” Vance Bennett, Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

Jack was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Johnnie Vance Bennett, Sr. and Inez Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Delores Ray Bennett and a granddaughter, Crystal Bennett.

He is survived by his three children; two sons, David Bennett and Hilton Bennett and his wife, Terry and one daughter, Sandra Metz; three grandchildren, Chris Bennett, Damon Taylor and Levi Bennett; two great grandchildren, Hank and Leia Bennett; one sister, Shirley Bailey and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.

The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home following the funeral service until 8:00 PM.

A private burial will be at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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Funeral Service: July 8, 2019 6:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Alton Bailey. Uncle Jack was a real character. He sure loved good food,loved to go out to eat. I have a lot of good memories of him.

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  2. Alton Bailey. Uncle Jack was a real character. He sure loved good food,loved to go out to eat. I have a lot of good memories of him. He loved to tell you a story. He’ll be missed.

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  3. Sandra, David, and Hilton I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. I enjoyed the times he went with me and Uncle Billy to visit Uncle Pete in Rocky Mount. I lost my dad Rosby Hopkings in 2012. I know the hurt you must feel.

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  4. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days to follow. May you be surrounded by God’s peace and by his perfect love.

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  5. We are very sorry to learn of Johnnies passing. He was always full of life and always left us with a funny joke and a “God Bless you.” He was a dear husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed. God will take you through this time of mourning. Harriett, Ray and Kellie Shirley

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  6. We were very sorry to hear of Johnnies passing. He was a dear friend, father and husband. He always was very uplifting and left you with a joke and a “God Bless You.” He will be dearly missed.
    Ray, Harriett and Kellie Shirley

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