Albert "Al" Bennett, age 81

Albert "Al" Bennett, age 81, of Forest City, passed away July 14, 2021.

Al was born May 5, 1940 in Portland, Maine to the late Albert James Bennett, Sr. and Florence Mann Bennett. He worked for the Rutherfordton Township in the Maintenance Department for several years and later become the Greenskeeper for Cleghorn Golf Course. He was a member of the Restoration Church where he was involved with the outreach and nursing home ministry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Ethel Seay Bennett.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Deborah Miller of Forest City, Lois Hobbs of Forest City and Hazel Wyatt (Bill) of Simpsonville, SC; sons, James Bolyard (Chrystal) of Forest City, Dwayne Bolyard of Bostic and Leo Bolyard, Jr. (Kathy) of Forest City. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted July 20, 2021 at the Restoration Church.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.