Ricky Bennett

Ricky (Smiley) Bennett was born March 26, 1965 in Bolivar, TN the son of the late Kelsey Lynn and Ruby Mae Hodge Bennett.

He was united in marriage to Cindy Rowland on June 8, 1990.

Ricky was employed for 29 years as a lumber stacker for Price Sawmill, Inc. in Selmer. He enjoyed fishing and taking care of his yard, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters. Ricky was a warm, generous, kind-hearted man. He always had a smile for everyone and would give you his last nickel if needed. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Ricky departed this life on June 19, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 57 Years, 2 Months, 24 Days. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cindy Bennett of Adamsville, TN; a daughter, Shannon (Bennett) Belton and husband Chad of Adamsville, TN; two granddaughters, Grace and Rhealyn; a sister, Sadie Galloway of Ringgold, GA; two brothers, Danny Bennett of Parsons, TN and Bobby Bennett and wife Mary of Mena, AR; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by a half-brother, Jerry Lynn Burns.