Raymond Bennett

Raymond L. Bennett, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at The Willows of Shelbyville. Born in Shelbyville on September 8, 1939, he was the son of Raymond H. Bennett and Lorena M. (Boudreau) Bennett. On September 3, 1989 he married Terri (Bogue) Bennett and she survives.

Other survivors include children: Michael ( Rhonda) Bennett of Franklin; Shelley (Gary) Cazzell of Shelbyville; Anthony “Tony” Bennett of Shelbyville; and Annette (Robby) Carpenter , also of Shelbyville. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Chris Bennett.

Mr. Bennett was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville, and graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
He served in the US Navy from 1958-1962, proudly serving on the USS Oriskany. He was self employed in restaurant - food service for several years , and also was a sub contractor-courier for R & L Trucking for 35 years, retiring in 2025.

Raymond enjoyed watching football, boxing, golfing, his race day parties, and his time spent at Uchi Lake Lodge in Canada, but most of all loved spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM On Monday, January 12, 2026, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, with Father Mike Keucher officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, January 12 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations can be made to the Shelby County Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to glennegeorgeandson.com