Bobby Bennett, 80, of Blackshear passed away Monday afternoon, August 3, 2026, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born July 29, 1946 in Waycross, he was a son of the late Carrol and Minnie Browning Bennett. Living most of his life in Pierce County, he worked in carpentry, was the owner/operator of Hardtimes Transport Company and worked many years in law enforcement in Ware County and Pierce County and retired late last year as a bailiff for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
He was an active member of New Life Assembly of God and was active with the Bennett Bay Hunting Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Bennett; his sister, Jean Young; two brothers, Carroll “Pee Wee” Bennett and Donnie Bennett and his father-in-law, Charles Studstill.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lydia Bennett, Blackshear; son, Bobby Bennett (wife Melissa), Tifton; daughter, Tenesa Lightsey (husband Charlie), Patterson; six grandchildren, Eddie Bennett (wife Jaclyn), Julie Cooper (husband Lawrence), Karsyn Bennett, Charlie Hugh Lightsey, Michaela Lightsey and Austin Stokes; six great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Deloris Turner, Baxley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles Studstill (wife Pam), Blackshear, Gene Studstill (wife Janet), Waycross, Melissa Hickson (husband Jeffrey), Waycross, Candi Franklin, Milledgeville and Charlene Wilson, Waresboro; special friend, Pamela Clark, Blackshear and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 9, from the New Life Assembly of God, 2191 Golf Course Road, Blackshear.
Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of fellowship. A meal will be provided for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31503.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
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