Raymond Darrell Bennett, 70, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his residence after an illness

He was born November 3, 1955, in Adair County, to the late Riley Thomas and Leoner Blaydes Bennett.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray Bennett, Chester Bennett, Lenis Bennett, Coy Bennett and three sisters, Earline George, Rosie Crawhorn, Mayrine Rhinehart

Survivors include:

One son – Wesley Bennett

One daughter – Keela Shae Bennett

One brother – Carol Wayne Bennett of Columbia

One sister – Mary Louise Rainwater of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating

Burial in Morris Chapel Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday

Casket Bearers – Chris Bennett, Jason “PeeWee” Bennett, Jeff Bennett, Tim Campbell, Darren Taylor, Jr. Crawhorn

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements