Carl Bennett

Carl M. Bennett of Coweta passed away on Wednesday, November 28,2007 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was 79 years old. Carl was born on January 14, 1928 in Clarendon, Texas to Carl W. and Thelma (Parsons) Bennett. He received his education in the Clarendon school system and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1945. He then attended Wentworth Military Academy for two years. Carl and Annese Rattan were united in marriage on February 27, 1945 in Clarendon, Texas. Carl was the Vice President at Spartan School of Aeronautics for 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Coweta, the Masonic Lodge, and a worthy patron of the Eastern Star in Clarendon, Texas. His hobbies included golfing, boating, skiing, and hunting. He was also a pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane. Survivors include his wife, Annese of the home; one daughter, Helen Richardson of Coweta; three grandchildren, Keri Redman of Coweta, Brandi Trompler of Owasso, and Michael Linihan of Tulsa; six great grandchildren; and two cousins, Clyde Price and Kenneth Price. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Steven Linihan. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, Texas under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon, Texas. Local service arrangements are under the direction of Wright Funeral Home in Coweta.