William Bennett Sr.

April 20, 1931 - August 22, 2018

William Bennett, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 87. Born on April 20, 1931, in Sharptown, MD, he was the son of the late Fred Nichols and Mary Howard Bennett. Mr. Bennett had been a farmer for over 20 years which was his greatest passion. During his working career he also worked at Star Bread, Cope’s Candy and Central Ready Mix. He was a lifetime member of the Sharptown Fire Department. Mr. Bennett was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife Barbara Rice Bennett, whom he married on June 23, 1955; 3 daughters – Debora A. Bell, Susan (Richard) Dykes, Naomi (Jason) Hastings and a son – William “Willy” (Megan) Bennett; 8 grandchildren Jamie Matthews, Brian Taylor, Carrie Rhem, Shelby Marine, Kelly Marine, Hailee Bennett, Hannah Bennett and Ashlynn Hastings; 6 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews and Allen Dykes, whom he considered as a son. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters – Naomi, Ruth, Iris, Jane,& Alma and 4 brothers – Fred, Richard (Dick), Jack & Frank. Funeral services will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street, Laurel, DE 19956 on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor David Bennett officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Firemen’s Cemetery in Sharptown, MD. Memorial donations may be made to Sharptown Fire Department P.O. Box 307 Sharptown, MD 21861. Arrangements are in care of Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, DE 19956. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com