Mr. Samuel “Son” Bennett, 81, of 118 Brooker Street, Nahunta , GA, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence.

"Son", as he was affectionately called, was born February 2, 1939, in Nahunta to the late George Washington Bennett and the late Rena Williams Bennett Faison. He attended high school in Nahunta and Waycross. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and fishing. He was an active member of the Nesby Chapel United Methodist Church where Minister Bessie Cohen is the pastor. He also attended other churches within the neighborhood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Queen Ester Bennett Collins; his brother, John E. Bennett and by his daughter, Rose Ann White and her husband, Henry L. White Sr.

Left to cherish his memories are two sisters, Gloria Butler and Pastor Jackie Williams; two grandsons, Henry Lee White Jr. and Jamie White; several great-grandchildren; five nieces, 10 nephews, other relatives and a neighborhood of good friends.

Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 , at the funeral home, 505 Ware Street, Blackshear .

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 , at the Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 139 Florida Avenue, Nahunta, with Minister Cleo Gilchrist will be delivering words of comfort.

Interment will follow in the Hoboken City Cemetery in Hoboken.

The cortege will assemble at the home of his nephew and niece-in-law, George “Bo” and Gayleithi Collins, 114 Rainge St., Nahunta , at 1:30 p.m. Sunday .

The family is also receiving friends at the Collins’ home, 114 Rainge St., Nahunta .

Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.