RAYMOND ROOSEVELT "BUDDY" BENNETT, JR., age 85, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at STRHS Winchester following an extended illness.  Mr. Bennett was born on May 8, 1938, in Brentwood, New Hampsire to the late Raymond Roosevelt Bennett, Sr. and Mary Bennett.  Mr. Bennett was of the Catholic Faith.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Mr. Bennett was a member of the former FOE, and American Legion in New Market, New Hampshire.  He was known as a "work-a-holic".  He will be remembered as having a loving and generous heart. He was also a devoted and caring husband to his wife, Adeline, of 26 years his dear friend of 20 years prior to their marriage.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Adeline Bennett of Winchester, daughters; Deborah Shannon of Ohio, Tammy Bennett of Ft. Myers, Fla., step-son, Andrew Dye of Maine, Kenny Young of New Hampshire, David Young, Sr., Tullahoma, Tenn., Linda Jean Young of New Hampshire, sister, Maurene Bennett of Exeter, New Hampshire and 2-grandchildren and 1-great-grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 19, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Rev. Ronnie Pittenger, officiating with Military Honors bestowed by the U.S. Navy honor guard.  Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 P.M. until service time at 5:00 P.M Thursday.