FRANKLIN - Bruce Arthur Bennett, 61, went to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
He was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 24, 1959 to Robert and Elizabeth (Ann) Bennett of Franklin. Also surviving are his wife of 19 years, Julie A. Bennett; brothers David and Bonnie Bennett of Franklin, and Robert and Shirley Bennett of Westminster, South Carolina; nieces, Megan Bennett and Monica Turner; and nephews, Eddie (Crystal) Bennett, Charlie (Blesi) Bennett, Patrick (Stephani) Bennett and Chris (Sherri) Turner.
Bruce worked as a custodian for the Macon County Schools system for 19 plus years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and playing the bass guitar, as well as gardening, working around the house, traveling and connecting with people on the computer, and reading his Bible.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday Nov. 27, 2020, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Revs. Davis Hooper and Ronnie Branson officiated. Burial was in the Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or to the Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be made at maconfuneralhome.com.