He was of the Baptist Faith, a former auto detailer, a carpenter and mechanic and was a musician for a local country/rock band known at the Sterlings.
Survivors include two sons: Bobby Bennett of Columbia and Juston Bennett of Russell Springs; three grandchildren: Nathan and Delaney Bennett and Minley Bennett; a special friend: Anita Napier of Columbia.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: David Gale Bennett.
At the request of Dale, cremation rites were honored by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.