Gary Lee Bennett

Gary Lee Bennett, 73, of Delaware, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1950 in Delaware, and was the son of the late Carl and Josephine Bennett. He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving dogs, Sebastian and Buddy.

Gary was a truck driver who enjoyed working on cars, fishing and turtle trapping with his kids, riding motorcycles, and racing cars in his earlier years at the South Florida Speedway in Palm Beach, Florida.

Gary is survived by his children, Brett, Brooke, Jake, and Hannah Bennett; brothers, Carl and Jodi Bennett; and many grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

We will be saying our final goodbyes to Gary on Friday, May 17th at 10AM at Oak Grove Cemetery 334 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015. His gravesite will be located in Valley View Extension of Oak Grove. The family will also be holding a Celebration of Life the following day on Saturday, May 18th from 1pm-5pm at Blue Limestone Park 9 King Ave, Delaware, OH 43015.

When I'm Gone by Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey

And I travel my last weary mile

Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned

And remember only the smile

Forget unkind words I have spoken

Remember some good I have done

Forget that I ever had heartache

And remember I've had loads of fun

Forget that I have stumbled and blundered

And sometimes fell by the way

Remember I have fought some hard battles

And won, ere the close of the day

Then forget to grieve for my going

I would not have you sad for a day

But in summer just gather some flowers

And remember the place where I lay

And come in the evening

When the sun paints the sky in the West

Stand for a few moments beside me

And remember only my best