Daniel Scott Bennett, age 62 of Ellenboro

Daniel Scott Bennett, age 62 of Ellenboro died Friday, September 26, 2025.

Scott was born October 18, 1962, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Conway and Bertha Norville Bennett.

Scott grew up in the Harmon Street Baptist Church and was later a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church. He worked for 30 years in the Water Department for the Town of Forest City where he retired.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, J.E. Bennett and Tim Bennett.

Survivors include his wife, Starla E. Bennett, his step-son, Matthew Cole Bridwell, his step-daughter, Christy Bridwell Hall and husband Matt all of Lawndale, his brothers, Calvin Bennett, Bruce Bennett and wife Linda, Teddy Bennett, and David, Bennett, his sisters, Nan Tessiner and husband Arnold, Diane Bennick and husband Ted, and Patsy Boone, three step-grandchildren, Jay, Layla, and Keagan.

A memorial visitation to celebrate his life was held October 2 at The Padgett and King Mortuary.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.