Sandy Level...........Eldridge Wayne Bennett, age 72 of Sandy Level died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his residence.

Born August 28, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Eldridge Junior Bennett and Fannie Irene Witcher Dalton.  He was also predeceased by two sons, Joey Bennett and Kevin Wayne Bennett; one brother, Roger Lee Bennett; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, James "J.D." and Nadine Meeks.  Mr. Bennett attended Liberty Christian Church; and retired from Armstrong Electric after thirty years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and grilling out with family and friends.  He loved his dog, "Cody", and he was a big NASCAR and football fan.

He is survived by his wife of over 32 years, Margie Meeks Bennett of the residence; three brothers, Roger Dale Bennett of Bedford, Joe Bennett and Sandy of Bedford, and Jackie Dalton and Teresa of Baltimore, MD; three sisters, Joyce Bennett of Dublin, Catherine Powell of Sandy Level and Brenda Dwyer and John of Maryland; his step-mother, Edith "Mae" Bennett of Bedford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Liberty Christian Church by Pastor Jyrone Denny.  Burial will follow in Liberty Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11 to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Liberty Christian Church and other times will be at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .