Leo Waitman Bennett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leo Waitman Bennett of Staunton, Virginia, who passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leo Waitman Bennett to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Waitman Bennett and Geneva Bennett (Wimer); his wife Ruby Bennett (Hevener); his sister Virginia Rexrode (Bennett); and his brothers-in-law, Junior Rexrode and John Lantz.
He is survived by: his children, Terry Smiley (Jay) of Staunton and Jeff Bennett (LeAnn) of Lanexa; his granddaughters, Tina Smiley, Alyssa Moore (Brandon), Lauren Rothgeb (Dakota), Rachael Poe (David) and Shelby Bennett (Savannah); his great grandchildren, Harrison, Elizabeth Poe and River Rothgeb; and his sister Irene Lantz (Bennett). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. James United Methodist Church, PO Box 43, Churchville, VA 24421.
