Kenneth Bennett

Kenneth Pearce Bennett Kenneth Pearce Bennett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, Elder, and friend, entered the kingdom of Heaven on October 7th 2015. Kenneth was born in Prescott, Arizona on March 3, 1947 to Willis Bennett and Doris Melba Bennett. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother, and grandparents. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Bennett, children: Clint Bennett and wife Jennie, Holly Downs and husband Jason, Shelly Simmons and husband Yancey, Brande Buchanan and husband Kenny, grandchildren: Kayla & Luke Bennett, Michaela, Payton, & Payne Downs, Katelyn & Joseph Simmons, and Emma Buchanan. Kenneth spent his childhood on horseback alongside his dad who was a professional cutting horse trainer. Although they resided on ranches all over Texas growing up, he always considered Borden County his home. Kenneth graduated from Borden County High School in 1965. He then attended college in Lubbock where he earned a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Agriculture Education from Texas Tech University. Following graduation, he worked for the Extension Service, Cameron Wholesale for ten years and several businesses across the state before eventually returning to Borden County in 1989. It is here that he served as Deputy Sherriff and County Treasurer for many years. It was in Gail where he met his wife Shirley and they made a home. Shirley shared his love for horses and ranching, and they spent most of their free time in the great outdoors. Kenneth and Shirley were proud supporters of the Borden County Coyotes and served as EMS. Once they became grandparents, they loved to visit and spend time with their grandchildren. Kenneth and Shirley enjoyed many things together, but the one thing very dear to them was going to church and serving alongside their brothers and sisters in Christ at the Heaven Bound Cowboy Church. Kenneth was passionate about in his faith in God. He loved the Lord and he wanted everyone to know it. He also loved his family, friends, & (truth be known)…he loved his dogs. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Services are planned for Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Gail, TX. Services are under the direction of Miller Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Heaven Bound Cowboy Church PO Box 1298 Snyder, Texas 79550-1298