Billy Ray Bennett a long-time resident of Midland City, AL passed away February 10, 2023.  He was 71.

(Due to Covid and to keep all family and friends safe) A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church in Midland City, AL.

Visitation will be Friday, February 17 ^th from 4-6 p.m. at Hammond and Son Funeral Home in Dothan, AL.

Mr. Billy Ray Bennett was born in Dale County, AL August 30, 1951, to Johnnie and Annie Lee Davis Bennett.  He resided in Midland City, AL most of his life.  He was a deacon at his beloved Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church and loved church members with all his heart.  Mr. Billy Ray Bennett was a Honorable Veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Bennett has been happily married to his beloved wife Alice F. Whigham Bennett Since 1999.  After leaving the military he began a career as a concrete finisher with his dear friend Jimmy Baker.  Mr. Billy loved the word of God as well as gospel music.  He was a very humble soul who loved helping people.

Deacon Billy Ray Bennett was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Annie Lee Davis Bennett, 5 sisters; Ruthie Bennett Hammonds, Florene Bennett Neal, Pollie Ruth Bennett Carroll, Annie Jewel Bennett Brown, and Carolyn Bennett.  5 brothers; Johnnie Bennett, Sr., C.W. Bennett, Cleveland Bennett, L.A. Bennett and Charles Bennett.

He leaves to cherish his memories his beautiful wife; Alive F. Whigham Bennett, His daughter; Faith Bennett, 2 grandchildren; Ayda, and Arionna Bennett. 2 brothers; Sonny Mack Bennett, and Ricky (Corinthia) Bennett, and a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews, friends, and church members that will miss him dearly.