Rev. Avert "Jay" Bennett's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Mitchell, Indiana

Rev. Avert "Jay" Bennett

May 26, 1941 - May 19, 2026 (84 years old)

Mitchell, Indiana

Rev. Avert "Jay" Bennett's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Mitchell, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chastain Funeral Home

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Rev. Avert "Jay" Bennett

May 26, 1941 - May 19, 2026 (84 years old)

Mitchell, Indiana

Avert Bennett Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 19, 2026, at the age of 84, Avert Bennett of Mitchell, Indiana passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Avert Bennett to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Avel Bennett and Laverne Bennett (Stephens); and his son-in-law Perry Reynolds. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Jean Bennett (Curry) of Mitchell; his children, Cynthia Maxwell (William) of Bedford, Teresa Reynolds of Mitchell, Donna Brewer (Shep) of Bloomington and Tim Bennett (Gary Hanifen) of Seymour; his grandchildren, Candi Dersch (Danny) of Morganton, Ben Reynolds (Jessica) of Sheboygan Falls, Stephani Spinks (Camden) of Lawrence, Shonda Allender (Travis) of Bedford, Justin Jenkins (Brittany) of Bedford, Jessica Giffiths (Kenny) of Jackson, Kayle Hunter (John) of Bedford, Cassandra Hamilton (Stephen) of New Albany and Alec Bennett (Kendyll Blackwell) of New Albany; his great great grandchild Jack; and his siblings, Arvin Bennett of Noblesville, Meritta Kennard, Villis Richardson, Ira Bennett, Velma Crowe and Ruby Lean Bennett. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Park Place Church of God. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bedford Park Place Church of God. A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at the Green Hill Cemetery (1202 18th St, Bedford, IN 47421).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chastain Funeral Home



Tue

May 26

Visitation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Park Place Church of God

Wed

May 27

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Park Place Church of God

Wed

May 27

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Bedford Park Place Church of God

Wed

May 27

Burial

Green Hill Cemetery
1202 18th St, Bedford, IN 47421

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