Pastor Roby Junior “R.J.” Bennett, 92, died Monday afternoon, July 24, 2023, at Harborview Pierce County.
He was born May 11, 1931 in Ware County to the late Jasper Bennett Sr. and Lillie Bennett. Bro. Bennett was the former owner/operator of Bennett’s Cabinet Shop. He served the Lord as a Minister for over 50 years. During his ministry, he visited nursing homes, shut-ins and prayed for the sick. He also led a radio ministry in Alma, Douglas and Blackshear.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Genene Courson Bennett; daughters, Glenda Holcomb and Gail Forbes; step-daughter, Patricia Harper; brother, C.J. Bennett and sisters, Cleo Wilson, Clio Farmer, Neola O’Bright and Emmaline Delk.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Brigmond Bennett; his children, Roger Bennett, Wayne Bennett (Machell), Julie Sikes (Joe), Brenda Mock (Terry), David Bennett and Daniel Bennett (Angie); step-children, Connie McKinnon, June Adams and Victoria Gomez (Larry); grandchildren, Heather Lopez, Ben Forbes, McKenzie Forbes, Shanna Stalvey, William Bennett, Brent Holcomb, Matt Holcomb, Kayla Holcomb, Kaleb Holcomb, Jamanda Morris, Terryn Mock (deceased), Justin Bennett, Brittany Sherman, Macy Bennett and Camden Bennett; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Jasper Bennett Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, from the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Waters Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to his tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home of Waycross is in charge of arrangements.
