BORN

1930

DIED

2013

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Walter Bennett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2013.

BENNETT, Walter A., 83, passed away on August 29, 2013 in Tampa, FL. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Scotland, GA to the late Anthony and Ruby Bennett of Dade City, FL. Walter served in the Marine Corps from 1947 to 1977 and retired as a First Sergeant. His career included three tours as a drill instructor at Parris Island, SC. He also served in Korea from 1950-51 in the Chosin Reservoir and in Vietnam from 1966-67. Following his military service, he served 17 years as a police officer at Tampa International Airport. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Catherine; children Carol Sivyer (Neal), Stephen Bennett (Becky), and Susan Vowels; grandchildren Jared, Brian, Heidi, Christopher, Kelly, Nicole, and Sean, as well as great-grandchildren Addison, Jackson, Aurora, and Arwen. A visitation will take place on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5 to 8PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Funeral services will then take place on Saturday, September 7 at 10AM at the funeral home with interment with full military honors at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Melech Hospice House.

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September 8, 2013

Dear Mrs. Bennett & Family,

Just want to thank you for welcoming me at the viewing. Although I only knew Gunney Bennett for a very short time in 1961 at Parris Island. I had the utmost respect for him. So sorry for your loss - God Bless. Alistair T. Bruce USMC St. Petersburg, FL

September 4, 2013

Staff of Gonzalez Funeral Home

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

September 3, 2013

Dear Catherine,Warren and the rest of the Bennett family. Mine and Olgas condolence goes out to the whole family. I had the pleasure of working with Walter at TIAPD for almost twenty years and it was an honer and a prvilege to be able to work with him. We will miss him at the monthly reunions. Rest in peace brother. Bob and Olga Pages

September 3, 2013

Tina (Rodriguez) Lafoe

Cathy, my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. May your memories and love give you comfort during this difficult times.

September 2, 2013

Ginger Shanbeck

Dear Catherine, Warren and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I have the best of memories of him-he could be gruff and gentle, stern and funny and always someone upon whom I could rely when we worked together. I will always remember him with fondness and respect. My love and prayers for all of you.
Ginger Shanbeck

September 2, 2013

Ed & Sandi Lancour

Dear Catherine, Warren and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It saddens us greatly. We were so fortunate to see him before he went into the hospital.
Ed says, "I can remember when Walter joined the airport police. He was very quiet and some of the guys didn't know how to take him. I found Walter to be a very good friend and we always got along well together.I guess it was because we had the same attitude and beliefs."
Walter has fought his last battle and is now in the arms of his Lord.
He will be greatly missed by us.
We won't be able to be at the viewing or funeral as we leave at 4am on Friday to go out of state. Our prayers of comfort are with you all
Love,

September 2, 2013

Jake Updegrove

Warren, sorry for your loss. my deepest condolences to you and the family

Jake Updegrove

September 2, 2013

Jim Sigmon

So sorry to hear of your loss. If he was like his brothers he was much a Gentleman !!

September 2, 2013

Dennis Black

Warren & Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. Donna, my wife, lost her older brother in April so we know what a void the passing of a brother has on the family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Donna Black
Brooksville, Fl.

September 1, 2013

Joseph A. Mirabella

SO VERY SORRY to hear of your loss, Warren; it is very difficult to lose a brother. ~ My deepest condolences to you and your family. ~ May the Good Lord give all of you the strength to endure this most difficult time, my friend.

September 1, 2013

Dear Catherine, We were sorry to hear about the loss of Walter. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grand-father. Our prayers are with all. Condolences to all of your family. Cousins, Marion W., Shirley G.

September 1, 2013

Marcy Spencer

August 31, 2013

pamela racine

Dear Mrs. Bennett, Carol & Neal, Steve & Becky, Susie, Brian, Jared, Heidi, Kelly, Nicole, Christopher, Sean & all your adorable great-grandchildren.

Your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather will forever remain in your hearts.

I send my deepest sympathies to the entire Bennett family.

August 31, 2013

Dee McKinney

Cathy, Carol, Steve, and Susie, it is heartbreaking to hear about Walter's death. He left a wonderful legacy. Cathy and Walter were such great and loving parents; I have always thought the Bennett family to be one of the finest. My thoughts are with you.

August 31, 2013

Lisa Ramos

Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I didn't know him personally but I know he raised a caring and special daughter-no doubt one of his proudest accomplishments. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.

August 31, 2013

Steve - So sorry to hear about your dad. Although you don't want to see him suffer any longer, I know it doesn't make it any easier to lose him.

You were so lucky to have him this long in your life and hope the fond memories will see you through the mournful days ahead.

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

With love and in friendship - Jeff and Beth

August 31, 2013

Pat SMITH

God comforts us in our sorrow at the passing of Walter to eternal rest. Your choir family has you covered in prayer every moment of every day.

August 30, 2013

Cat - You and the family were blessed with the love of a good man but you know that. We recall all the good times we had and despite the kidding, think he was proud to be a Busy Bee husband. Love, Mary and Phil

August 30, 2013

Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I remember a few months after our trip to Rome as Lori and I sat at your dining table having lunch with you and Walter. Also as I occasionally drove by your house, I would see him out in the garden in the front yard, tending it. May his soul rest in God's loving peace. You and your family are in my prayers. Pat Dillon

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