More detail on this person: Robert K. Bennett, 83, of Thomasville died Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Residence at Oak Grove in Thomasville. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Oakview Cemetery. Rev. Chad Boyd will officiate. Visitation will follow services, at the graveside. Born June 30, 1942 in Thomasville, GA, Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Jonas Clisby Bennett and Melvyn Hurst Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Palmer Bennett and a sister, Millicent Thigpen. He was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force. Mr. Bennett had a love for flying. He served as a helicopter pilot in the Army during the Vietnam War and was also a flight trainer for fighter jets in the Air Force. Mr. Bennett retired from Four Corners Gin Company in Meigs. Survivors include his wife, Jane G. Bennett of Thomasville; son, Robert "Bob" Bennett, Jr. (Joanne) of Blackshear; brother, Jon Bennett (Vicki) of Georgetown; brother-in-law, A.B. Garrard of Thomasville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Burial information: Oakview Cemetery
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