John Ervin Bennett, 62, husband of Daisy Johnson Bennett, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Charlie Northwood VAMC in Augusta, Ga.
Born Nov. 30, 1952, in Clarendon County, "J.B." was the 11th child born to the late Joesephus and Queen E. Tindal Bennett. He attended Clarendon County public schools, graduating in 1970 from Scott's Branch High School. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Prayer House Mission Church. J.B. will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Phoebe Brunson; and five brothers, Nathaniel, Eddie, Johnny, Joesephus Jr. and Alphonso Bennett.
Survivors besides his loving wife include a daughter, Melissa Palmer of Cottageville, Ga.; six sisters, Idelle Howell of Elloree, Gladys Robinson, Blondell Bannister and Ointernetta Bennett, all of Summerton, Diane (Pastor James) Lesane and Pastor Eartha (Perry) Carter, both of Manning; two brothers, Warren (Helen) Bennett and James (Lisa) Brunson, both of Summerton; two goddaughters, Jasmine Mitchell and Madison Lomax; a godson, James Ronald Brunson; three sisters-in-law, Sadie Bennett of Brooklyn, New York, Kathleen Bennett of Summerton and Pastor Loretta (Allen) Sumpter of Santee; two brothers-in-law, Frank Brunson and Stacey (Lydia) Johnson, both of Summerton; five grandchildren; an aunt, Elizabeth Bennett of Loris; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a special niece and caretaker, Easter Cutina Johnson; a special friend who became a niece, Kimberly Haywood; and his nurse, Beth Giddens.
The homegoing celebration for John Ervin Bennett will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Prayer House Mission Church. Pastor Eartha B. Carter is the pastor. The Rev. Dr. Susan Wilson will officiate, and the Rev. Dr. W.T. Johnson will serve as eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m until the hour of the service.
Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@gmail.com.
Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends at the home, 2790 Dingle Pond Road in Summerton.
Funeral arrangements for John Ervin Bennett are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Dukes St. in Summerton, (803) 485-3755.
