Eugene Bennett age 85, of Bryants Store, Kentucky was born on on February 18, 1932 at Swan Pond, to the late Jim Brad Bennett and Ziddie Mae Hopper Bennett. Eugene died Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Baptist Health in Richmond, Kentucky. He was a member and choir member at the Roadside Baptist Church. Eugene was a graduate of Union College and worked for the Knox County School System for twenty-nine years, having taught seventh and eigth grades at Boone Elementary School before retiring. He was a United States Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict. On December 22, 1961, he united in marriage to Delores Ann Smith and to this union a beloved son Stephen was born. Along with his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by, three sisters, Thelma Powers, Aileen Coomer and Lorene Chatfield; and two brothers; Cecil Bennett and James Arlie Bennett.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife, Delores Ann Bennett of Bryants Store; his son; Stephen Bennett and wife, Penny of Lexington, Kentucky; his grandsons; Will T. Bennett and Wyatt S. Bennett of Lexington, Kentucky; and his sister; Lois Ferguson and husband, Bob of Hamilton, Ohio. Eugene also leaves many other relatives and dear friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Eugene Bennett will be conducted at the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Rick Partin and Austin Hammons officiating. Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery, with Duane Hammons, Austin Hammons, Brian Bennett, Mark Bennett, James Smith and Steven Chafin serving as pallbearers. Friends will be received at the Hopper Funeral Home Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00pm and after 12:00 noon Tuesday until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm. Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements.