Leon Timothy Bennett

Leon Timothy Bennett was born on September 16, 1961, to Willie and Christine

Bennett in Fort Wayne, IN.  He departed this life on July 4, 2024, at 3:50 pm while in Hospice care at Parkview Randallia Hospital.

At an early age, Leon was baptized and became a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend James W. Bledsoe.  Later in life he would attend various churches throughout the city.

Leon was a graduate of North Side High School.  He had been previously employed by Momper Insulation and various other jobs through Labor Works.  Leon enjoyed riding his bike everywhere!  He was quiet and kept to himself but was never afraid to have a conversation with a stranger.

Leon was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Bennett; a brother, Levon Bennett; five uncles, David Sneed, Jessie Lee Bennett, Joe Bennett, Clifton Bennett and Spurgeon Lee Sneed; and five aunts, Juanita Allen, Annie Neal, Vallie Mae Suttle, Josie Woodson and Eliza Mae Sneed.

Leon leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Willie Bennett of Fort Wayne, IN; one brother, Brian (Lori) Smith of Fort Wayne, IN; one sister, Shirley Bennett of Fort Wayne, IN; an aunt, Katie Mae Bennett of Chicago, IL; two uncles, Otis (Velma) Bennett of Pensacola, FL and Joseph Lee (Frances) Sneed of Dublin, GA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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