Walter Bennett, 83, of Mooresville, Indiana went to be with The Lord on August 8, 2017. Walter was born June 21, 1934 in Gradyville, KY in Adair County, to the late Dallas Ray Bennett and Nora Katherine (Wheeler) Bennett.
Walter was a simple, hardworking man, who loved his wife and family very much! He and his wife of 58 years, Katherine married on July 30, 1959 after only two months of courtship. He was a true gentleman and brought coffee for his wife everyday as they shared breakfast together. He also enjoyed… gardening and would often bring his latest harvest of fresh vegetables to his friends and family to ensure they were well taken care of. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and signing. He worked as a machinist for Overton & Son in Mooresville for over 35 years, before retiring. He was also a member of the Shelby St. Lighthouse Church. He will be greatly missed by all!
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Katherine (Smith) Bennett,
a son; Mike Bennett (Terri),
daughters; Sheila Cagle (Mark), Michelle Imhausen (Scott),
Four Brothers:
Donnie Bennett of Columbia, KY, David Bennett of Fairplay, KY,
Sherman Bennett of Russell Springs, KY & Ralph Bennett of Hart County
Five Sisters:
Bernice Willis of Columbia, KY, Faye Clark & Leola Maupin of Campbellsville, KY
Barbara Hudson of Russell Springs, KY & Rachel Hurst of Wisconsin
grandchildren; Dustin (Brittni), Matthew, Bradley, Tyler, Adam, Cameron, Madison, a great grandson; Owen and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held for Walter on Saturday August 12th at 2:00pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville,
with visitation Saturday from 10am until time of the service.
Burial will follow the services in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.
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This obituary information is a courtesy to the family by
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia
