Tommy Lee Bennett's Obituary
Tommy Lee Bennett age 81, of Longview passed away April 17, 2015 at the Hamptons at Pine Forest Assisted Living in Tyler, TX. He was born to George and Virgie Bennett July 13, 1933 in the oil fields of New London, TX where he was raised. Tommy always had a God-given talent for woodcarving. Even at a young age he enjoyed making items in wood shop. He also enjoyed playing football and later working in the oil field as a roustabout. Tommy graduated from London High School, Texas in 1951 and then later attended Kilgore College in the Machinist program. He worked for Axelson/Halliburton in Longview, TX and retired after 45 years of service as a Machinist Foreman. He and his wife opened Bennett Bronze & Gallery in Longview where he became well known for his artistic ability. Tommy’s mediums were mainly of wildlife animals, Indian culture and oilfield sculptures.
Those left to cherish Tommy’s memory is his daughter Shelley Ray Turner and her husband Fred of Tyler, TX, a grandson David Knight and his wife Evonne of Longview, a younger brother Don Carl Bennett of Bossier City, LA. Tommy’s parents, his older brother Bob Gene Bennett and his wife Gerry Hammons Bennett all precede him in passing.
Graveside services for Tommy will be 2 pm Friday, April 24, 2015 at Memory Park in Longview, TX
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at the Hamptons at Pine Forest Assisted Living in Tyler, TX for all of their love and kindness given to him and the family this past year.
In lieu of flowers suggested donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131or charity of choice.
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