Mr. Thomas Eugene Bennett

June 10, 1926 - September 23, 2020

Thomas Eugene "Tom" Bennett, 94, of Greenville, Ms, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2020 in Greenville. He was born June 10, 1926 to Ernest Eugene Bennett and Inez Skelton Bennett. Thomas was a veteran of WWII and received the Purple Heart, as well as numerous other medals. He was a retired manager for Kroger Grocery Company where he worked for many years. He was preceeded in death by his wife Katherine Presley Bennett; two sons, Maddux Bennett and Gene Bennett; and one daughter, Carolyn Bennett. He is survived by his daughter Portia(Ted)Solomon of Cleveland Ms; stepson Jim(Ann)Branch of Birmingham, Al; stepdaughters Becky(Johny)Usry of McComb, Ms, Kathy(Stephen)Hogue of Brandon, Ms; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wilcox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Visitation is on Friday, September 25,2020 at 12:00p.m. followed by a Graveside Service at 2:00p.m. at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Carthage, Ms.