Evans, GA- Mr. Michael Lonnie Bennett, 55, entered into rest on Saturday, February 14.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Platt’s Funeral Home Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Gary McWhorter officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Michael was a resident of Augusta for the past 40 years and was a graduate of Westside High School. He worked for Kroger for 34 years, where he was a shop steward, and a very proud member of UFCW Local 1996. Michael was a car enthusiast and also enjoyed spending time with family, and visiting West Virginia. He was a devoted son, father, and friend to many.
He is survived by two sons; Michael Joseph Bennett, and Nicholas Ryan Bennett, parents; Patricia “Jean” Bennett & Lonnie “Jake” Bennett, sister; Pamela (Marty) Houser of Slidell, LA, nephews; Brett & Casey Houser, special aunt & uncle; Barbara & Pete Bennett of Stow, OH, cousins; Teresa & Johnny Maczko and Charles (Karen) Bennett of Ohio.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Bennett, Nicholas Bennett, Gary Youngblood, Josh Jackson, Brennen Jacobs, and Rick Leonetti.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
If so desired, memorials may be made to, Martinez UMC, 3614 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907