Bobby Bennett Obituary

Bobby Bennett of Blackshear, Georgia passed away on August 3, 2026. Bobby, born on July 29, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bobby Bennett to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carrol Bennett and Minnie Browning Bennett; his son Jonathan Bennett; his siblings, Jean Young, Carroll "Pee Wee" Bennett and Donnie Bennett; and his father-in-law Charles Studstill.

He is survived by: his wife Lydia Bennett of Blackshear; his children, Bobby Bennett (Melissa) of Tifton and Tenesa Lightsey (Charlie) of Patterson; his grandchildren, Eddie Bennett (Jaclyn), Julie Cooper (Lawrence), Karsyn Bennett, Charlie Hugh Lightsey, Michaela Lightsey and Austin Stokes; his mother-in-law Deloris Turner of Baxley; his siblings-in-law, Charles Studstill (Pam) of Blackshear, Gene Studstill (Janet) of Waycross, Melissa Hickson (Jeffrey) of Waycross, Candi Franklin of Milledgeville and Charlene Wilson of Waresboro; and his close friend Pamela Clark of Blackshear. He is also survived by 6 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31503.