Lavern Bennett, 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Danville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, KY. Born May 22, 1935 in Russell County, he was a son of the late Olis Elmer and Velva Wilmerth Patterson Bennett.
Lavern was well-known in the community for “Bennett’s Produce”, a fruit and vegetable stand that he managed at various locations in the county for over 50 years. When he wasn’t busy working, he enjoyed playing cards and Chinese checkers. Lavern also enjoyed talking to people. He was known for “telling stories” that were “maybe not all true.” Lavern dearly loved his family and spending time with all of them.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Shannon Coomer Bennett
1 son: Mike (Lisa) Bennett of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Diana (Wayne) Hockensmith of Frankfort
1 brother: Winston (Brenda) Bennett of Columbia
Sister-in-law: Sheila Bennett of Somerset
5 grandchildren: Jason Ford, Amy Hockensmith, Jeremy Hockensmith, Jamie Elmore, and Heather Elmore
16 great-grandchildren & 9 great-great-grandchildren
In addition to his parents, Lavern was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Louis Bennett and Paul Bennett and a sister, Orean Whittle.
Funeral service: Monday, July 25, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Burial: Coffey’s Chapel Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Mikie Elmore, Donnie Elmore, Tyler Atchley, Jason Ford, Tracey Bennett, and Bo Roy
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Lavern Bennett are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
