Charles Joseph McBennett
April 29, 1947 ~ July 24, 2013
Resided in:
Waynesville, NC
Charles McBennett, Sr., 66, of Waynesville, North Carolina went home to the Lord on Wednesday July 24, 2013 at St. Joseph's hospital in Asheville, NC. He was the son of the late Lt. Charles and Roberta Fleming McBennett of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Mr. McBennett retired after forty years of working in the textile industry. He was the Director of Manufacturing for the Miller Group in Pottsville, PA and the Vice-President of Manufacturing for Springford Industries in Forest City, NC. Before retiring he volunteered his time working with Economic Development in North Carolina for the restoration of lost textile jobs in his community
He will be most remembered for his love and dedication to God, his children, grandchildren, family, friends and pets, and his great love of life. The family takes comfort in Emily Dickinson's words that "there is another sky, ever serene and fair, and there is another sunshine…here is a brighter garden, where not a frost has been in its unfading flowers." He is survived by his son, Charles McBennett; daughter, Alison and husband William Lucas; grandchildren, Jordan and Brandon Lucas; sister, Mary Ann Weatherman; sister, Bessie and husband Richard Lotsey; and niece, Sierra Lotsey.
Funeral services will be held at Unity Presbyterian Church, 885 Woodleaf Barber Road, Cleveland, North Carolina on Monday July 29, 2013 at 3:00 pm.
Memorials may be made at Unity Presbyterian Church, PO Box 28, Woodleaf, North Carolina 27054 and donations at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, PO Box 1850, Asheville, North Carolina 28802, and The Rathbun Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803 (a temporary home for members of patients' families and caregivers during their loved ones' hospital stay.)
Groce Funeral Home of West Asheville is serving the McBennett family.
Online condolences may be made to www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Charile and Allison and family we are truly sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Dad/ Father in law/Grandfather/ Brother. He was true friend to us. He was the kindenss and loveable man.God rest his soul. God Bless you in the days ahead…Rest dear friend rest until we meet again your buddy Ron.. And Jeanie
Dear Alison & Charlie,
My sincere condolences in the loss of your dear dad. He certainly loved you both with all his heart. I was his secretary @ PB&D, and he was always a thoughtful and understanding boss. I hope his retirement years were happy ones. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Gary and I were saddened to hear of the passing of CK. We worked with him at PB&D. He will be truly missed. He was a true gentle man, in every aspect of the word.
CK was the kindest and caring individual I have ever known. It was a pleasure and an honor working for him at Miller. He will be sorely missed.
So very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort(Jehovah) continue to furnish your family with peace and hope during this difficult time.
CK was my boss at miller’s and a great friend. He’ll be greatly MISSED