William David "Dave" Bennett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William David Bennett “Dave” was born on March 6, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee to Fred and Lois Bennett. He grew up in church, loving outdoor activities with family and friends, rock music and playing drums. He graduated from Fairly High School and attended Memphis State University. He married the woman he would spend his life with and his best friend, Judy Ann Wilson in 1974. Dave was a dedicated family man, Christian and worker. He was an avid exerciser and the biggest fan of the Tennessee Vols. College football and the beach were his favorite things. He was a history and music buff. Dave was a constant irreplaceable source of love and support for his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Dave had health issues most of his life and he handled them with grace and a positive attitude. David Bennett went to his Heavenly home on July 7, 2019. His smile, silly humor and gentle soul will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Bennett. He leaves behind his wife Judy Bennett of Memphis, Tennessee, his daughter Cheryl Wiygul (Phillip) and five grandchildren of Niceville, Florida, brother Fred Bennett (Valerie) of Memphis, Tennessee, brother Rick Bennett (Susan) of Chandler, Arizona, sister Ginger Murdoch of Olive Branch, Mississippi, father Fred Bennett of Memphis, Tennessee and an abundance of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dave at 12:00 noon on July 20th at Renewal Church, 4684 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38117. The family would like memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

William David "Dave" Bennett

March 6, 1953 - July 7, 2019

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William David "Dave" Bennett

March 6, 1953 - July 7, 2019

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