Lesley “Les” Clyde Bennett, age 72, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst surrounded by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 3:00PM at Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Vass with Full Military Honors. A time of visitation will be held immediately following the service.
Lesley was born in Randolph County, NC on May 20, 1953, to the late Clyde and Lucille Young Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Bennett and brother, Boyd Bennett.
He is survived by his daughters, Martitia “Martie” Taylor (Shane) of Cameron and Jamie Newman (Roy) of Eagle Springs; sisters, Donna Owens of Randleman and LaFayetta Reives of South Carolina; grandchildren, Roger, Christian, Walker, Pyper and Jordan and one great-grandchild, Josie.
Les proudly served his country in the US Army for 22 years. In addition to his military service, Les retired from the US Forestry Service at Fort Bragg after 15 years of faithful service.
If you have fond memories of Les, please include “A” pink flower in any arrangement sent.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
