Obituary of Willie Glen Bennett

Willie Glen Bennett, 74-year-old Doniphan, MO resident, departed this life June 19, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 6, 1944 in Ripley County to the late Ott Bennett and Gladys Williams Skinner.

During his life, Willie worked at a sawmill, as a cattle farmer, and doing maintenance and lawn care for the Doniphan R-I School District. He enjoyed his work at the school and the children that he had the opportunity to watch grow up. They would always remember him as Mr. Willie if they met him on the street.  Mr. Bennett always appreciated the teachers and staff for their kindness. He was a member of the Saddle Club and former member of the Ripley County Fair Board.

On January 6, 1995 Willie married Rhoda Pigg in Pocahontas, AR. She survives.

Also surviving are his daughters, Cindy (Guy) Meadors of Gatewood, Tammy Harris and Tina (Tom Hudson) March, both of Doniphan; two stepsons, Ethen (Lori) McGonigal and Josh (Priscilla) McGonigal, also of Doniphan; his sisters, May Jean (Bob) Walker of Belnap, IL, Judy (Dave) Payne and Barbara (Mike) Bennett, both of Springfield, MO. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; special nephews, Michael and Zach Bennett; and many other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Bonnie Bennett and Noni McIntosh and granddaughter, Natosha Hendrix.

Visitation for Willie will be noon on Sunday, June 23, 2019 with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.