Gerald Lee Bennett

Gerald Lee Bennett 'Jerry', age 85 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on April 3, 1936 in Fredericktown to Willard Lee and Reba Sara (Barber) Bennett. On January 18, 1958 in Tupelo, Mississippi he was united in marriage to Loa Kay Thomas, she preceded him in death on July 30,1979. On February 22, 2000 in Jefferson City, Missouri he married Shirley Vern Cureton, she preceded him on July 12, 2017. His parents and one brother James B. Bennett and step great granddaughter – Aubrey Matthews also precede him in death. He is survived by one daughter & son-in-law – Jerilee & Mike McNern of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one son – Thomas Dane Bennett of Fredericktown; one stepdaughter – Lisa Matthews of Fredericktown; one brother – John Bennett of Fredericktown; one grandson – Ronan McNern of Colorado Springs and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Jerry earned his Bachelors Degree in accounting from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri; he owned and operated the Ford Tractor and Equipment Dealership in Fredericktown for many years; he was property management bookkeeper in Columbia and later retired from bookkeeper/accountant for the State of Missouri in Jefferson City in 2001. After retiring he and his wife Shirley returned to Fredericktown to be near family and friends. Jerry loved fishing, taking care of his yard and garden and going to church where he was a member of Grace Church of the Heartland in Fredericktown. He loved sports and was an avid Mizzou fan; in his younger days he was a football referee. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 also at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Vance and Pastor Ray Reese officiating. Interment will be at Marcus Memorial Cemetery in Fredericktown. Condolences may be posted on this website.