FRANK A. BENNETT

August 31, 1935 – August 13, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Frank A. Bennett, age 77, of Anderson, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Harvey S. Bennett and the late Isabel Burgess Bennett.  Frank was a 1953 graduate of Central High in Charlotte, NC and a 1957 graduate of Wake Forest University. He proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Army Security Agency.  He retired as Director of Advertising and Business Promotions for Phillips Petroleum Company.  Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed caring for and watching wild birds and loved all nature in general. He was an active member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and was a devoted member of the Good News Sunday School Class there. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara McCall Bennett, of the home; two sons, Frank Brian Bennett and his wife Teresa Willson Bennett, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Dan Wesley Bennett, of Anderson, SC; as well as many nephews and nieces he loved. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Bennett Lipsey; a brother, David Gerald Bennett; and an infant brother Harvey Bennett, Jr.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM at New Prospect Baptist Church with Reverend Tony Smith and Reverend Tom Turner officiating.  Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church, prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church Missions or Building Fund, 2503 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625; or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 

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