COLUMBUS
J.C. Bennett, 75, of Columbus, passed away May 31, 2022 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born in Goodluck, KY to Hubert Bennett and Flossie Froedge Bennett.
J.C. was a proud Army Veteran. He retired from Cummins Engine Company and was a member of the American Legion. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was extremely generous and would do anything for anyone.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Reed Chapman officiating. Calling will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Survivors include his son, Brian (Melissa) Bennett of Dupont, IN; daughter, Jami (Steve Crain) Bennett of Columbus, IN; brother, Bobby Bennett of Columbus, IN; sisters, Wanda McCord of Columbus, IN and Karen Michaels of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Shelby Bennett, Toni (Drew Burnside) Bennett, Kelsie (Daniel) Jayne and Kara Horn; great grandchildren, Bennett Jayne and Kohen Burnside.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Bennett; mother, Flossie Bowling and brother, Johnny Bennett.
