Ernest Bennett, 90, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born January 19, 1933 in Adair County, KY, a son of the late George and Nora Smith Bennett.
Ernest was a former machine maintenance mechanic with 44 years of service at Arvin Industries in Franklin, Indiana. He was a faithful member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. Ernest loved to read and study his Bible. He enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and sharing his harvest with the family and friends that he loved to visit.
SURVIVORS:
5 daughters: Wanda Badgley of Shelbyville, Indiana, Sheila Coaley of Festus, Missouri, Marilyn (Robert) White of New Palestine, Indiana, Debby Edmonds of Jamestown, KY, and Kim (Eddie) Matthews of Greenwood, Indiana
9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; & 1 great-great grandchild
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Russell Bennett, Sam Bennett, Herbert Bennett, and Marvin Bennett; and four sisters: Mildred Stapp, Rachel Irvin, Helen Bennett, and Virginia Bennett.
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Oakes officiating
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, his daughters request donations be made to Cedar Springs Baptist Church in their father’s memory. Donations can be mailed to 1207 Wilsontown Road, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
