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Charles Bennett Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

James A. McAlister Cremation

1620 Savannah Highway

Charleston, South Carolina

Charles Bennett Obituary

BENNETT, SR., Charles Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 17, 2009, Mr. Charles Edwin Bennett, Sr., husband of Mary Willis Bennett, of Mt. Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bennett, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 89 Hassell St. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy,. this Monday evening between 6:00 And 8:00 PM. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Charles E. Bennett was born in Charleston, SC on April 13, 1925, the son of Thomas William and Mary Conroy Bennett. He graduated from Porter Military Academy and honorably served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army on Okinawa. He was a Charter Member of the Hobcaw Yacht Club and the Mount Pleasant Cotillion. Mr. Bennett was a Past President of the Quis Qui Club, a member of the Mortgage Banker's Association, the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church and a Life Member of the Hibernian Society. He is survived by his wife, Mary Willis Bennett; his children, Charles E. Bennett, Jr. and his wife, Fran, Linda Bennett Jones and her husband, Robert, Louise Bennett Doyle, Catherine Bennett Elrod and William Anthony Bennett and his wife, Denise; his fourteen grandchildren, his seventeen great grandchildren, as well as his brother, John C. Bennett. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund, 89 Hassell St., Charleston, SC 29401 or to Caring Heart Hospice, 6296 Rivers Ave., #307, Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bennett

16 Entries

Charlotte Tiencken

February 2, 2009

My Mom and I are so sorry- we will keep you all in our prayers

Cecilia Kennedy Boswell

January 24, 2009

I was sorry to hear about Charles death. I extend my condolences and prayers to you and your family. He will be missed by all.

Helen McAllister-Ross

January 23, 2009

To all the Bennett cousins,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of Charlie. He was a wonderful man. I think of you all during this time and hope you celebrated his life with joy and love in all your hearts.
Love to all

Lawrence Wertan

January 22, 2009

Even though we were first cousins, I did not know Charles well, but we did have a few chances to meet and talk. From those brief encounters I had the sense that he was a fine man. Please know that your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lawrence Wertan
P.S. Your grandfather Tom, was my mother's brother and my uncle.

Richard DuBose

January 21, 2009

Dear Chuck, Fran, and family: Nellita and I were saddened to read of your father's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard DuBose

Mary McAllister Fader

January 20, 2009

Our prayers go out to Mary and all of you on your loss. We are so happy we got to meet all of you last year at the wonderful reunion in Charleston where you all welcomed us so warmly and graciously.
May he rest in peace.

Jack Gatlin

January 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JoAnne and Greg Saylor

January 20, 2009

I will always remember Mr. Bennett fondly. God has another Angel to watch over us.

Administration and Staff of A Caring Heart Hospice

January 19, 2009

To Mrs. Mary Bennett and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead.

Peace and Blessings!

Cyndy and Pepe Hernandez

January 19, 2009

So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. But so glad to know this loving family - who all learned so much from him about what "family" means....- will be there for each other in this difficult time. We are with you too. God bless all of you!

Joyce Hill

January 19, 2009

Dear Mary,
Saddened to learn of your loss. Your Charlie was a lovely man.
Fondly,
Joyce and Ed Hill

Jackie and Paul Gowder

January 19, 2009

Dear Loved Ones,

Our love, prayers and sympathy are with you all. We grieve with you in Charlie's death, but rejoice with you that he is in Heaven with Jesus.

We will miss him so much, but we have precious memories of fun times over many years.

May God's peace be with you all. We love you.

Mary Jordan

January 19, 2009

Dear Chuck, Fran, Mary Elizabeth, Brook, Guilds, and Chad: Sorry so to hear this news! You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Suzanne McAllister Avery

January 19, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. If I recall, his and Mary's wedding anniversary is coming up in a few days.

I'm so glad we cousins had a chance to say hello last year - a year ago this past weekend.

The Bennett family will be in my prayers.

Mimi Stevens

January 19, 2009

Dear Mary, Chuck, Linda, Louise, Cathy and Tony, and the rest of the Bennett family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was very special and will be greatly missed. We are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With much love and sympathy,
your California cousins,
Mimi & family

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