Carl J. Bennett, Sr.

Carl J. Bennett, Sr., 81, of West Finley, died Monday, April 1, 2019, in his home. He was born November 16, 1937, in Washington County, a son of the late Jack Mason Bennett and Faith Hemelrick Bennett. He was raised by his stepfather, Dalton Lindley. Mr. Bennett worked at Chevrolet Motors in Cleveland for 10 years and at Brookman’s Auto Wrecking for 23 years. On November 16, 1962, he married Frances Montgomery, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Carl J. Bennett Jr., of West Finley; a daughter, Carolyn (Donald) Weisgarber of Washington; two brothers, Clarence Bennett and Jackie Bennet, both of Elyria, Ohio; a sister, Sharon Bennett of Washington; and a grandson, Adam Weisgarber, who was his pride and joy and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and two great great nieces that called him Grandpa. Deceased are two sisters, Freda Dennis and Mildred Veith. He also leaves behind his Dachshund, Doodles. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 4, with Rev. Douglas Keith officiating.  Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery.