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1943
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2025
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Robert Bennett Obituary
Mr. Bennett passed away at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 23, 1943, in Pottersville, Mo., to Leslie Lewis and Opal F. Surritte Bennett. On Feb. 9, 1962, he was married in Eureka Springs, Ark., to Beverly Leeper.
Mr. Bennett enjoyed building. He built two houses and also rebuilt cars. He also enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and his animals. He loved his wife and family. Mr. Bennett was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Beverly, one son Tracy Bennett and fiancée Irene Ferris, and one granddaughter Patricia Bennett.
His parents; four brothers Harold, Harley, David and Herman Bennett; and one sister Wanda Edmonston preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.
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