Calvin Bennett

Shining bright as a star, illuminating the tip of Zion Mt. are three crosses. Their joyous light encaptures our heart and spirit every welcoming season, letting us know we are loved and at peace.To make this possible, an extraordinary man brought forward a gift to the Hinton community, giving all of us the ability to stop the moment and absorb the feeling of love, warmth, and comfort. This week a star has fallen upon the crosses.His family and friends would like to dedicate his contribution, hard work, and love to those shiny bright crosses giving the Hinton community a gift of peace and comfort.You will be greatly missed and forever loved. Thank you for every ounce of your wonderful life. You will always be on our mind...Calvin Bennett.--------Hinton - Calvin Roscoe Bennett, age 69 died peacefully with his family by his side, Monday March 9, 2009 at 6:20 am at Raleigh General Hospital.Calvin was born January 20, 1940, on Zion Mt. He was the son of Robert and Gracie Bennett. He dedicated 15 years of service to Hoke Brothers Construction. Former employee of Willey Bros. Well Drilling, Heavy Structures and Oman Construction.He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Russell Bennett, Roger Bennett, Willie Bennett, Raymond Bennett, Cecil Bennett and Shelby Bennett; and his sister Ethel Willey.Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 45 years Mabel Louise Weikle Bennett. He was the loving and caring father of 6 children 4 sons Gregory and wife Sara Bennett of Hinton, Alvin and wife Arnetta Bennett of Augusta WV, Stacy and wife Amy Bennett of Hinton, Timothy and wife Lori Bennett of Forest Hill, 2 daughters Roberta Weikle and husband Brady of Nimitz, and Melissa and husband George Jakubisn of Salem, Ohio.He was the proud papa to 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Matthew Bennett and companion Kathy Duffield of leatherwood Rd, Conrad Bennett and wife Anita of Hinton, Jason Bennett and wife Amanda of Judson, Kristen and Ryan Bennett of Hinton, Kevin, Brandon, and Tiffany Weikle of Nimitz, Austin Bennett of Forest Hill, Aaron and Takoda Jakubisn of Salem, Ohio and great grandson Shawn Bennett of Hinton.Calvin is also survived by a sister, Effie Weikle of Hinton; brother, Ronald Bennett of Hinton; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Bennett of Morehead, Kentucky and her children Russell (Buck) and Brenda Bennett; an ex-daughter-in-law, Nela Bennett of Parsons WV; and several special nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Eddie Harris and Bobby Mann officiating and with his niece Brenda Bennett serving as soloist. Burial will follow in the Calvin R. Bennett Cemetery on Zion Mt. Road, Hinton. Friends may call from 6-9 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral parlors. Grandsons, Matthew, Kevin, Brandon, Ryan, Austin, Conrad, and Jason will serve as pallbearers. Jamie Dove, Randy Burdette and Chase Whittaker will serve as honorary pallbearers. Granddaughters, Grandsons and his only Great Grandson will serve as flower bearers. Arrangements are by the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]
Viewing Information: 6-9 P.M. Wednesday at the Funeral Parlors.
Funeral Information: 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Funeral Parlors.