Quenten Bennett Obituary (1918 - 2014)

BENNETT, Quenten -age 95, died peacefully March 23, 2014 at Harriman Care & Rehab Center, Harriman, TN. Preceded in death by parents, George & Eliza Bennett; wife, Maxine C. Bennett; son-in-law, Gary A. Clayborne; brothers, Kermit & Theodore Bennett; and sisters, Virginia Schadenbrand & Marjorie Prill. He is survived by daughter, Linda D'Ann Bennett Clayborne and several nieces & nephews. Mr. Bennett was born in Detroit, Michigan. As a teenager he attended The Henry Ford Trade School earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served as an instructor at the trade school until its closing. In 1960 Mr. Bennett, wife and daughter moved to Lebanon, TN where he helped build the Ross Gear/TRW plant. He enjoyed his career at the plant, especially his opportunity to instruct many students in the Apprentice program. Mr. Bennett retired in 1983. Quenten was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a faithful member of Lebanon First United Methodist Church where he served on many boards and committees. His most passionate love was serving as "general handyman" and mentoring children and youth of the church. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Wilson County Memorial Gardens with Pastor Mike Ripski officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon - 12:45 p.m. at Partlow Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Lebanon's First United Methodist Church. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements 615-444-7007 OBIT LINE 615-444-7700 www.partlowchapel.com