Obituary of Samuel Chilton Bennett

Samuel Chilton Bennett, age 80, of Burgin, died Friday, April 21, 2006 at his home. Born November 4, 1925 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late D. Samuel and Ruby (Chilton) Bennett. He owned and operated Bennett´s Grocery for many years and was a member of the Burgin Christian Church, were he served as an Elder. He was also a member of the Mercer Masonic Lodge # 777 F & AM and the Oleika Shrine Temple. Survivors include: his wife: Martha Christine ((Sexton)) Bennett, one daughter: Linda (Bill) McGlone of Harrodsburg, KY; and one son: David Bruce (Robin) Bennett of Burgin, KY; ; Grandchildren: Samuel (Anita) Bennett, Diana Bennett, Randy Qualls, John Qualls, David Woodard, Anthony Woodard and Seven Great Grandchildren. Special Friends: Delbert And Edna Ball. He was predeceased by a daughter Sammie Joan Bennett and a son Samuel C. Bennett, Jr. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM, Tuesday (4/25/2006), at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Mark Reiss and Jeanette Lucas and Scott George. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers are: Billy Crouch, Lee Sharp, Donnie Montgomery, Charles Goodlett, Chester Ottis, Bill Yeary, and Jerry Thacker. Honorary Bearers: Delbert Ball, Don Bugg, Lloyd Pickett, Curtis Keeling, Curtis Bailey, and Bob Thompson. Visitation will be Monday, April 24 5-8 PM. and Tuesday prior to Service at Funeral Chapel. Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 PM Monday. Memorial contributions may be sent to : Burgin Christian Church Youth Camp Program P. O. Box D. Burgin, KY 40310 OR Heritage Hospice P.O. Box 1213 Danville, KY 40422.