Bobby Bennett

Bobby Maxie Bennett, 80, of Columbia died Friday, February 1, 2019 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.

Born in Adair County, he was the son of the late Robert and Pearl Coffey Bennett.  Mr. Bennett was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Geraldine Rose Bennett; one grandson, Caleb Kyle Sneed; and one sister, Estelene Bennett.

Bobby attended the Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, was a retired truck driver, and loved farming.

His survivors include his wife, Vola Bragg Bennett of Columbia; one son Micheal (Debbie) Bennett of Columbia; one daughter, Crystal (Wallace) Taylor of Edmonton; three grandchildren, Brandon (Danielle) Bennett, Jacob (Fiancée Hanna Tucker) Sneed, and Joseph Sneed all of Columbia; three great grandchildren, Brinkson Bennett, Allari Bennett, and Raelynn Sneed; one sister, Naomi (John) Burton of Columbia; one brother, Nathan (Brenda) Bennett of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at 1:00pm on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Morris Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation was after 3:00pm on Sunday at the funeral home.

Bro. Justin Dial and Bro. Rocky Morrison officiated. The pallbearers were Brandon Bennett, Jacob Sneed, Joseph Sneed, Josh Bennett, Phillip Coffey, and Charles Dunham Bennett.