Obituary of Clarence R. Bennett

December 26, 1919 July 18, 2012 Indianapolis Clarence R. (Dick) Bennett, 92, of Indianapolis, died at 8:20 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Springmill Meadow in Indianapolis. Born December 26, 1919 in Lawrence Co., IN, he was the son of Frederick C. and Ruby (Freeman) Bennett. He married Irene Sherfick on July 19, 1942 and she preceded him in death in 2002. He retired from ITT and was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed gardening as a hobby. Survivors include two daughters, Nedra Jean Sullivan of Paoli and Patricia Ann Bennett of Guam; two sons, Michael Richard Bennett of Indianapolis and John Frederick Bennett of Spencer; one sister, Rilda Cox and husband, Ken of Indianapolis; 9 grandchildren; s 18 great and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene, three brothers, Fred, Ralph and Alfred Bennett and one sister, Frances Bennett. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 12:30 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the White River Baptist Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.