Mr. James Robert “Bob” Bennett, age 93, of Rome, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at his residence.
Bob was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on October 13, 1926, son of the late Eula Beatrice Flippo Bennett and the late Otis Richard Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Byron Wofford, one grandson, three sisters and four brothers.
Bob was a World War II veteran and served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 5 for 19 years, where he was the Bugler for the Honor Guard and was Legion Commander from 2007-2008. Bob was blessed with the outstanding citizen award from the state of Georgia on October 25, 2006, and he was selected as a WWII veteran to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Prior to his retirement, he was a receiving clerk with Kroger for 10 years and he worked at Trend Mills for 10 years, where he received the Dedication Service Award from 1982 to 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Joyce Smith Bennett; sons, Charlie Bennett, Gary Bennett, Phil Wofford and Greg Wofford; daughters, Betty Clark, Sue Willingham, Lynn Guyton; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews.
In accordance with federal and state guidelines, funeral services for Mr. Bennett will be private. Interment will be in Summerville Cemetery, with special friends Kevin McGonigal and Phil Wofford officiating.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.