Stephen D. Bennett, 93, of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 28, 2016.

He was born June 26, 1923 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, son of the late Stephen D. and Iryma R. (Waskey) Bennett. He was also preceded in death by Robert E. Bennett (brother) and Laura Lyon Kiser (niece).

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joyce (Tippett) Bennett of Rocky Mount; two daughters and son-in-laws, Gina B. and John E. Cotton of High Point, and Lee B. and Alan E. Bailey of Red Oak; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen D. and Janet W. Bennett of Wilson; 5 grandchildren; a sister, Iryma B. Webb of Greensboro; and four nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be immediately following the service until 6 p.m..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of Englewood United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0128 or the Boys and Girls Homes of NC, P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.