Paul Russell Bennett

age 77, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Paul served in the US Army of Occupation in Korea as a Sergeant in the Infantry during 1946-1948. He was a graduate of Indiana High School and The University of Pittsburgh. Paul was a member of St. George Episcopal Church and Sycamore Creek Country Club. He worked at Kraft Foods in Western Pennsylvania, American Hardware in Pittsburgh and True Temper in New Jersey. Paul was a successful entrepreneur as a manufacturers representative representing 26 companies in Dayton. He enjoyed golfing and traveling. Preceded in death by his former wife in 1995, Gloria (Hyskell) Bennett; parents, Paul Sr. and Barbara (Schuler) Bennett. Survived by his wife, Argie (Murphy) Bennett; son, Russ (Cindy) Bennett; grandsons, Adam and Matthew Bennett; step-daughter, Connie (Chris) Apalodimas; step-son, Paul Batlas; and granddaughter, Leah Apalodimas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, at St. George Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, with The Rev. Carol Hull officiating. Family will receive friends at a reception at the church immediately after the service. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 or St. George’s Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, OH 45429. Our heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and individuals who took care of Paul during his illness. Condolences and or flowers may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429

Visitation:
St. George's Episcopal Church
5520 Far Hills Ave.
Centerville, OH
US
Reception following service.

Service:
St. George's Episcopal Church
5520 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, OH
US 45429