Jeffrey Bennett

Jeffrey Bennett, 65, of Alto Pass, died on Oct. 25, 2023, at his home. 

He was born on Dec. 14, 1957, in Red Bud, the son of William Thomas and Esther Evelyn Hickam Marks.

He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Crystal) Bennett and Kimberly Bennet, both of Villa Rica, Ga.; grandchildren Bella, Joshua and Sierra Bennett, Destiny, Cory and Eli Blalock; siblings Richard (Mary Jane) Bennett of Cobden, Marilyn (Bill) Vernon of Anna, Valerie Spurlock of Johnston City and Daniel Bennett of Cobden; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Bennett.

Mr. Bennett was a jack of all trades; he could fix anything. He was a 1976 Appleknocker and was voted as the most outstanding point guard in the State of Illinois that season. 

He always loved climbing trees, later spending his working life as a tree trimmer, as well as operating heavy equipment for Hickam Excavating. 

A celebration of life for Mr. Bennett was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the fellowship hall at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church in Anna. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.