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Rufus Martin Bennett

February 17, 1932 — May 9, 2013

Rufus Martin Bennett, 81, Brooklyn, died peacefully at home on May 9, 2013. Mr. Bennett was born in Indianapolis on February 17, 1932, to the late Rufus and Vivian (Gwinn) Bennett.

He graduated from Union High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Bennett worked as a machinist for Western Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the NRA, the Martinsville American Legion, the Order of the Arrow, and the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department. He had been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for 52 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird watching, making bird houses, and gardening. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Loreen Bennett.

Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Catherine (Zenor) Bennett; children, Mike Bennett (Carol) of Brooklyn, Lisa Powell of Brooklyn, and Tim Bennett (Joy) of Mooresville; brother Gordon Bennett (Sharon) of Martinsville; sister, Mary Messersmith (John) of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Josh, Stephen, Jamie, Danielle, Lauren, Taylor, and Jesse; great grandchildren, Bryce, Ezra, Laythan, Christopher, Mikel, and Hope.

The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brooklyn Fire Department or to the Brooklyn Scouts. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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Visitation

Monday, May 13, 2013

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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Brooklyn Cemetery

*, Brooklyn, IN 46111

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