Paul Bennett

RICHMOND, VA – Paul R. Bennett, 83, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Bramwell, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Emeritus at Deep Run in Richmond. Born August 16, 1927 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late William P. Bennett and Mae Bennett. Mr. Bennett served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the mid-1940’s. He began working for Norfolk and Western Railroad in Norfolk, VA in 1955, living in Colonial Heights, VA with his family for 17 years. In 1973, he transferred to Norfolk by Norfolk- Southern Railroad. Over a period of 39 years he worked for the railroad in the capacity of car repairer, gang leader and wreck-master, retiring in August 1987. After retirement it was commonplace for him to play golf 3 or 4 times each week with his friends. In addition, he was an avid lifetime Redskins fan … neither rain or snow prevented him from going to a game. West Virginia University was his favorite college team, loving to follow them to college football bowl games. A long-time member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Norfolk, he enjoyed singing in the choir, working on the church landscaping, bowling on the church team and helping with charitable events. Having lived in Virginia Beach for 34 years, he moved in August 2007 to Emeritus at Deep Run Assisted Living to be near his daughter and grandson. His kindness and willingness to always help others will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Myrtle Bennett; his second wife, Maggie Mae Bennett; three brothers, Kenneth Bennett, Bill Bennett and Richard Bennett and one sister, Edith McBride. Survivors include a daughter, Lynn B. Campbell of Manakin Sabot, VA; one grandson, Rusty Campbell of Richmond, VA; four sisters, Jewell Larkin of Princeton, Kay Pais of Bristol, TN, Betty Leedy of Surfside Beach, SC and Carroll McGinnis Carter of Virginia Beach, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and special recognition to the staff of Emeritus, Dr. Michael Vranian and the Hospice Community Care staff and his private duty caregivers. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2011 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associaton. Friends may call Saturday, January 1, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.

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Paul Bennett

December 29, 2010