James was born on July 24, 1924 and passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

James was last known to be living in Benson, North Carolina.

He was a United States Army veteran who served his country during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce.

Visitation with friends and relatives will be 7-8:30pm Monday, November 02, 2009 at the home of his son, 312 Fairfield Drive, Rocky Mount NC. A funeral service to remember Bennett will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount with Rev. Bob Bergland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to McKendree United Methodist Church, Pinetops or First United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount.