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Raymond "Lee" Bennett, age 94, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on November 21, 1929 in Gorman, Texas to Thomas and Lela (Payne) Bennett. Lee married the love of his life, Nancy Gilliam in 1980 in Ballinger, Texas.
He owned his own Appliance Repair shop where he worked for 40 years. 18 of those years being in Ballinger.
Lee was involved in many groups throughout his lifetime, Lee served two terms as Lodge Master at the Carlsbad Masonic Lodge, a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, a proud Army Veteran, a member of the Angelo R.C. club, a member of the National and Texas Cushman Clubs, and above all a servant of God and dedicated member of Cross Road Assembly of God
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Brenda Storey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Bennett; his son, Lawrence Bennett; son, Tommy Bennett and wife Katie; his daughter, Beverly Ledoux and her husband Paul; his step sons, Glenn Atkins, Jim Atkins, Gary Atkins, Jeff Atkins, and Gregg Atkins and wife Michelle of North Pole, Alaska. He is also survived by a special granddaughter, Jenna Lee Jackson and husband, Brandon, numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from all over and of course his favorite dog, Bonnie.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5-7 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Hamm. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Road Assembly Church located at 211 North Marie St. San Angelo, Texas 76903.