Ralph Gordon Bennett

1940 - 2012

Ralph Gordon Bennett obituary, 1940-2012, Leesville, LA

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Funeral Home

508 South Fifth Street

Leesville, Louisiana

Ralph Bennett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2012.

Services for Mr. Ralph Gordon Bennett 72 of Leesville will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Pallbearers will be Brian Bennett, Mark Bennett, Kevin Bennett, Bradley Bennett, Dicky Fetting and Jason Self with honorary pallbearer being Joe Parker.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 11:00 am until time of services at 2:00 pm at Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Bennett was born September 3, 1940, to Aswell James and Ida Jackson Bennett in Leesville, Louisiana and passed from this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Mr. Bennett attended school at Simpson, Louisiana and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation. He liked to fish and hunt and loved his little dog.

Mr. Bennett is preceded in death by his parents; Aswell and Ida J. Bennett of Simpson, LA.

Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife; Quinda Youngblood Bennett, of Leesville, daughter; Brandi Bennett of Leesville, sons; Kevin Bennett and wife, Candy Bennett, of Leesville, Mark Bennett of Marysville, WA, Bradley Bennett of Hearne, TX and Brian Bennett of Baton Rouge, LA, and granddaughters; Brooke, Devon and Bailee Bennett all of Leesville.

In lieu of flower memorial donations can be made to Welcome Cemetery Association in Simpson, LA or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting our online register at www.hixsonfh.com.

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January 20, 2013

David Eason

I am sorry to hear for your loss. I have fond memories of Mr. Bennett growing up and playing with Kevin years ago. My prayers are with the Bennett family.

December 24, 2012

dale tillman

praying for each of you at this very difficult time. love to you all from the Tillmans.

December 23, 2012

Millie Zane

Ms. Quinda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May peace be with you all.

December 21, 2012

Robbie Bailes

Quinda, I am so very sorry. Praying for all of you.

December 21, 2012

Karen Davenport

I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. I am praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time.

December 21, 2012

Linda Huckaby

May God bless you all and give you peace and strength during this sad time. Bernie and I love you all so much and are always here for you and the kids and Bailee. God Bless you all with lots of blessings. All my love, Lollie.

December 21, 2012

Vickie Moore(HHS)

Mrs. Quinda, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.

December 21, 2012

Al and Ulita Watson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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