Clinton R. Bennett

Mr. Clinton R. Bennett, 89, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. William Vail officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Waller Funeral Home and again on Thursday before the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow the service in Abbeville Cemetery.

Mr. Bennett was born on October 12, 1934, in Abbeville, MS, to the late Bessie Wimberly and Aaron Elzie Bennett. He worked as an excavator in the construction industry. He was a longtime member of North Oxford Baptist Church and current member of College Hill Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Bennett loved summers spent tending to his garden and put in hard work each season storing and canning vegetables to enjoy year-round. He and his wife, Ruby, found great enjoyment traveling in their campers throughout the years. Their camper became like a second home to them and they’d hit the road to various destinations, finding joy in each other’s company and the friends they met along the way. Mr. Bennett loved meeting new people at the campsites they frequented, spending the evenings sitting around the fire and playing cards. One of his favorite places to visit was Branson, MO. He and Ruby had taken 35 trips there, soaking in the mountain views and the endless entertainment and delicious restaurants. It had become their favorite escape when they needed a relaxing getaway.

Although Mr. Bennett looked forward to these trips, nothing was sweeter to him than holiday gatherings and birthdays spent with his family. He loved his children and grandchildren deeply, and treasured time spent with them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his numerous older siblings; infant son, Ricky Bennett; son-in-law, Terry Forsythe; grandson, Steven Bennett; and great-grandchild, Destiny Rogers.

Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby Bennett of Oxford, MS; daughters, Carol Forsythe of Holly Springs, MS and Barbara Bennett; son, Jerry Bennett of Oxford, MS; and five grandchildren, Chris Rogers (Ana), Terry Bennett (Kayla), Jessica Rogers, Amanda Hughes (Larry), and Mallorie Percell (Todd).

Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Mr. Bennett’s memory may be made to Magnolia Speech School, 414 Bozeman Road, Madison, MS 39110 or online at https://www.magnoliaspeechschool.org/support-us/donate-now/.