Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:28 am

Bennette Bagwell, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Bennette was born March 25, 1955 in Rockingham, NC to the late Louise Hildreth Baynard. He was a self-employed tile and carpet installer for many years and a master carpenter. Bennette enjoyed fishing, was an avid Washington Redskins fan and a NASCAR enthusiast.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Wayne Short and a sister, Barbara Rowe.

Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, Roger Short and Tim Wood; four nieces, six nephews, and a host of great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.