Bruce Bennett

Bruce Jordan Bennett, age 75 of Roswell, GA passed away Wednesday, June 4th while vacationing on Saint George Island in Florida. Bruce was born to Douglas Bennett and Susie J Bennett March 20, 1950 in Columbia, SC. Bruce married his wife of 48 years, Leigh Brown Bennett in 1977. 

Bruce spent over 30 years working for the phone company and outlasted the transitions from Southern Bell to BellSouth and eventually to AT&T. The phone company brought Bruce and Leigh to Roswell, GA where they raised their only daughter, Kelli.Bruce retired young and enjoyed relaxing at home, playing golf, and visiting his second home “at the farm” in Sycamore, GA.Bruce passed away from a cardiac event while with family at their favorite vacation spot, Saint George Island.

He is survived by his wife, Leigh Brown Bennett, daughter Kelli Hadfield (Jamie Hadfield), grandchildren Bennett and Madison Hadfield. His mother-in-law, Peggy Brown, brother Douglas Bennett (Gail Bennett) of Franklin, TN and his sister Sally May (Glenn May) of McDonough, GA. Brothers and sisters-in-law include Zach and Carol Brown and Barry and LaDonna Brown. Nieces and nephews include Cathy Claxton, Suzanne Fullerton, Rod May (Amy), Amanda Barnes (Kyle), Jason Brown, Matthew Brown, and Ryan Brown (Amanda). He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Susie Bennett and his father-in-law Harold Brown.

A visitation will be held at 11:00 am followed by a memorial service at 12:00 on June 10 at Roswell Funeral Home- 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. A graveside burial service will be held in Sycamore, GA June 12.