Earl D. Bennett, age 82, of Springfield, passed away January 19, 2011, after a five year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born April 27, 1928 to John and Antoinette (Taylor) Bennett. Earl married Ernestine Hunt November 6, 1948.
He was a home builder for 50 years before he retired. Earl loved to fish and watch his grandsons play basketball.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Ray and sister Wilma.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestine of the home; his son Rick of Springfield, his daughter Diana Harmon and husband Gene of Nixa; grandsons Corey and Chad Harmon; and brother John and wife Virginia of Springfield.
Funeral services will be Saturday January 22, 2011 at 10:00 am at Greenlawn South Funeral Home with burial following at Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be today, Friday, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.