Donovan Charles Bennett

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September 10, 1938 ~ August 26, 2009


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Donovan "Don" Charles Bennett Asheville - Donovan "Don" Charles Bennett, 70, of Asheville, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009. A native of Brandy Camp, PA, he was a son of the late James Franklin and Daisy Reed Bennett. Don was also preceded in death by his wife, Reita Caroline Bennett, who died October 4, 2008. Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict and retired from Nypro with over 35 years of service. He is survived by five daughters, Diane Hampton of Leicester, Brenda Hipp of Landrum, SC, Rene McCall of Asheville, Donieca Arrowood of Weaverville and Katrina Petrey of Asheville; two sons, Charles Bennett of Canton and Bradley Bennett of Candler; two brothers, Willard Bennett of Myrtle Beach, SC and Burton Bennett of PA, as well as thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Experimental Aircraft Association, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 or www.B17.org.

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  4. Bradley we are so sorry for loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do or anything you need you know where we are.

    Your friends Chris & Jeannie
    Blackwell

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  6. Dear Brad, Shavonda, Katrina and family,

    I am so sadden to hear of Don’s passing. It was always my pleasure assisting him here @ the office because he was such a southern gentleman-they don’t make men like him hardly anymore. I’m sure Reita met him @ the gate and they are happy to be reunited together w/Christ. Prayers from Suzanne Sheena and Rona @ Allstate.

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  7. BRAD, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHER’S PASSING. DON WAS A VERY NICE MAN AND TOUCHED EVERYONE HE MET WITH HIS KINDNESS AND LOVE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY. WHEN PRAYERS GO UP, BLESSINGS COME DOWN. I KNOW HOW YOU ARE GOING TO MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH, BUT THINK HOW HAPPY HE IS TODAY IN HEAVEN WITH ‘JESUS’ AND ALL HIS LOVED ONES. BRAD, THINK OF ALL THE LOVE THAT IS SURROUNDING HIM AND HOW HAPPY HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER FOREVER. BRAD, REMEMBER WHAT I TOLD YOU. I AM RIGHT THERE IN YOUR HEART ALWAYS. BRAD, STAND TALL, JESUS WILL HOLD YOU UP, HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. JUST PRAY AND HE WILL ANSWER YOU ANYTIME, HE IS ALWAYS LISTENING FOR OUR PRAYERS.
    I LOVE YOU.

    MAMA JO AND RAY

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  8. I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Reita a long time and met Donovan years ago. I didn’t know him well but I do know he was a wonderful person.

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  9. I was so sorry to hear about Don’s passing.I remember when I was little looking up the hill and seeing him outside,he always had a big smile on his face. When I was a little girl I would come up and he would show me the planes he had built, I was amazed by them. Please know that your family is in my prayers.

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  10. We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  11. just want you to know how sorry i am. He will always be remembered as a great man. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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  12. We are so sorry for your loss. We send our thoughts, prayers and love from your cousins in Pennsylvania.

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  15. Dearest Family,
    We are so saddened to hear about Don.I hope it helps you to know that we are grieving with you. Don was a dear sweet man,and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.My God give you strenght and comfort as only He can.
    Love ,
    Cliff and Sherry Barnwell

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  16. Please accept our condolences. Also, please know that each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Look to the Lord and each day will become easier. Your dad was a wonderful person who touched us all. He will be missed.

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  17. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Bryan and Helen Casciere and family

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  18. Brenda, Diane, Charlie, and the rest of the family,
    I am so sorry about your father. He was such a nice man. He was so good to me when I came with Brenda to your home. You all will be in my prayers.

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