Lee Bennett, TCC Member #850 has passed

Lee Bennett

NOVEMBER 21, 1929 – APRIL 26, 2024
Obituary of Lee Bennett

Raymond “Lee” Bennett, age 94, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on November 21, 1929 in Gorman, Texas to Thomas and Lela (Payne) Bennett. Lee married the love of his life, Nancy Gilliam in 1980 in Ballinger, Texas.

He owned his own Appliance Repair shop where he worked for 40 years. 18 of those years being in Ballinger.

Lee was involved in many groups throughout his lifetime, Lee served two terms as Lodge Master at the Carlsbad Masonic Lodge, a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, a proud Army Veteran, a member of the Angelo R.C. club, a member of the National and Texas Cushman Clubs, and above all a servant of God and dedicated member of Cross Road Assembly of God

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Brenda Storey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Bennett; his son, Lawrence Bennett; son, Tommy Bennett and wife Katie; his daughter, Beverly Ledoux and her husband Paul; his step sons, Glenn Atkins, Jim Atkins, Gary Atkins, Jeff Atkins, and Gregg Atkins and wife Michelle of North Pole, Alaska. He is also survived by a special granddaughter, Jenna Lee Jackson and husband, Brandon, numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from all over and of course his favorite dog, Bonnie. 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5-7 pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Hamm. Interment will follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Road Assembly Church located at 211 North Marie St. San Angelo, Texas 76903

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-angelo-tx/lee-bennett-11786750

Lee and Nancy Bennett joined the TCC as members #850 in 1995. They were an active part of the Concho Valley Area.

2013 Abilene TC State Meet #33. Lee and Nancy with Jim Atkins, son.
Lee was an original 100 Year Ride Club. 20th State Meet, Wichita Falls 2002
Lee Bennett with Gene Whitehead for the 100 Year Ride, 31st State Meet, Abilene 2013
2013 31st State Meet Abilene Lee Bennett and Ben Sargent
Celebrating Lee’s 90th birthday with club friends. November 2019.
“Ride to Eat” Water Valley ride April 10, 2021

We send our condolences to Lee’s family.

Loss of Beth Doan April 2024

Beth Doan, long time companion of Don Paige, Abilene, has passed. She was a lively lady who came in looking for her new friends. When Don brought her into our group, we were blessed!

Beth Doan on the left, with Margaret Trevino, Eva Grisham, Jo Ellen Stanley, Belinda Beck, Myrna Loy Smith, and Gloria Henslee. Water Valley meet, April 17, 2015.

This is Beth Doan and Gloria Hensley sitting with Don Paige at the 2023 State Meet in Snyder. Beth had to insist on attending the Awards Banquet to “see her friends”. This brought Don into attendance so the 2023 Founder’s Award could be presented to Don by President Larry Freeze.

The joy and fun Beth brought into our lives will long be remembered.

Our condolences to Don and her family.