Kenneth Bennett
December 16, 1941 — January 31, 2013
Kenneth Bennett
Kenneth "Cobb" Boyette Bennett of Cabot passed away at the age of 71 on January 31, 2013. He was born on December 16, 1941 to the late and Donald K. and Lorene Boyette Bennett and was a native of Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Patricia Lape Bennett. He was a 1959 graduate of Carlisle High School, attended Ouachita Baptist University and was a 1965 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a BS in Civil Engineering. He worked for 32 years for Arkansas Power & Light and Entergy in a variety of engineering and construction management positions. Two professional achievements he was most proud of during his career were serving as project manager during construction of the White Bluff and Independence power plants. After retirement, he managed two small family farms and enjoyed traveling, sailing, golfing and hunting.
He was a 32nd degree mason and active in Moose International where he served as Governor of Lodge # 942 in Sherwood and was awarded his Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 2007. He served as president of the Arkansas Moose Association. He also chaired the committee that spearheaded the legalization of charitable bingo in Arkansas in 2005.
He is survived by his son Gary and wife Terri of Little Rock, son Mark and wife Kathy of Carlisle; his sister Lanelle Bennett of New Orleans; two grandchildren Graham and Reid; one step-grandchild Anna, one great step-grandchild Hayden.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 5th at 2 pm with the Rev. Canon Stephen Kidd presiding and the family will receive friends on Monday February 4th from 6 to 8 pm at North Little Rock Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either The First Tee of Central Arkansas or Ducks Unlimited. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
He was a 32nd degree mason and active in Moose International where he served as Governor of Lodge # 942 in Sherwood and was awarded his Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 2007. He served as president of the Arkansas Moose Association. He also chaired the committee that spearheaded the legalization of charitable bingo in Arkansas in 2005.
He is survived by his son Gary and wife Terri of Little Rock, son Mark and wife Kathy of Carlisle; his sister Lanelle Bennett of New Orleans; two grandchildren Graham and Reid; one step-grandchild Anna, one great step-grandchild Hayden.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 5th at 2 pm with the Rev. Canon Stephen Kidd presiding and the family will receive friends on Monday February 4th from 6 to 8 pm at North Little Rock Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either The First Tee of Central Arkansas or Ducks Unlimited. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Visitation
FEB 4. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Funeral Service
FEB 5. 2:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
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