Mr. Clyde Norman Bennett

Clyde Norman Bennett was born on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, in the city of Woodbrook on April 29, 1942. He was the 5th of seven children (6 boys and 1 girl) born to Norman and Rena Bennett. In Clyde’s formative years, he attended Woodbrook E.C. School and in the year of 1950, his family relocated to Success Village Laventille. Clyde also attended Success R.C. School, followed by Progressive Educational Institute High School in Port of Spain, Trinidad, where he graduated with distinction. Upon his graduation, Clyde was immediately hired by British West Indian Airways, where he met and dated the lovely Angela Donnor. Their relationship produced his only biological child Michelle whom he named. Clyde migrated to the USA, to the city of New York in 1967 and was offered a position with the American Cancer Society where he found his niche, and worked with the American Cancer Society for over 30 years until his retirement. During this time, Clyde met and married the love of his life, the gorgeous Marcia Weaver, and became a father to her daughter Jamene. Clyde and Marcia loved and cherished each other for 43 beautiful years. Their love for each other was one to be emulated. Clyde was a great asset and valued to the American Cancer Society, and when the corporate headquarters relocated to Atlanta Georgia, they offered Clyde the opportunity to relocate from New York to Atlanta to help with their transition. After careful consideration with his wife Marcia, they accepted the proposed offer, and became residents of Avondale Estates, Georgia. After settling in Georgia, one of Clyde’s greatest joys was relocating his posterity, (his daughter Michelle, and two precious grand daughters, Melissa and Rena-Marie) from Trinidad and Tobago to Atlanta to be closer to him. Clyde Bennett was a charming stylish and classy southern/caribbean gentleman. He was a man of integrity and his character reflected how affectionate, dedicated, hardworking, polite, dependable, and generous he was to all. He possessed a quiet and meek disposition, but was always cheerful and in good spirits. He was an immense lover of history, traveling, music and sports, particularly basketball, and he remained a loyal fan to his New York Knicks. Clyde was very intentionally devoted, dedicated, and obedient to his faith and truth, and was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness. He invested many years witnessing to others and sharing the love of Jehovah to anyone that would listen. His work on and off the field for Jehovah, strengthen his love for Him. This strong love transferred even to his hospitalization, Bro. Bennett was advised by his medical team that he needed a STAT blood transfusion, but because of his love for Jehovah’s truth, he refused to have the procedure. He firmly chose to obey the scriptures, rather than man. Genesis 9:4 Leviticus 17:10-14 Acts 15:28,29. Clyde brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered. his passing will leave a void to all who knew and loved him. He believed in the resurrection, and the new system where he will live again, in the new earth where only righteousness exists, no more death, pain, or suffering. Clyde was preceded in death by parents, Norman and Rena Bennett, his beloved wife, Marcia Weaver-Bennett, sister Theresa Wiggins-Hansen, and brother Ralph Bennett. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his daughter Michelle Donnor, granddaughters Melissa Moore -Tibbs and Rena-Marie Moore, great grandson M. Ethan Tibbs, great granddaughter MelaniYAH Boireau, step daughter Jamene L. Weaver Christian (Dayne) step grandchildren, Myles M. Christian and Lyric C. Christian, brothers Arthur Bennett (London) Carl Bennett (Trinidad and Tobago) George Bennett (Vancouver, BC) Errol Bennett (New York,) Nieces and Nephews: Pascal, Nicholas, Cass, Leah, Marlon, Alisia, Carla, Norman, Delanne, Natoya. Cousins: Merle, Dr Cheryl, Beaula, Helen, Lyryl , Germain, Auldit, Easlyn, Lynette. Fond friends: The Earle family, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Berry, Mrs. Janet Torres, formerly Ellison, Paul and Peggy Brown, Brothers Rivers, Brayboy, Locklear, Wells, Brian and Lizzie, Michael and Corrie, his Avondale Estates Congregation and a host of others, too many in number to mention. The family of Clyde Norman Bennett expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. You have overwhelmed us with your love and prayers and support during our Beloved’s hospitalization. Thanks for your offers to sit with him while we run errands, your offers of food, your cards, prayers and your encouragement, we will always remember your love. Celebration of Life Graveside service for Clyde Norman Bennett will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM. This service will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/4705191

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Mr. Clyde Norman Bennett

April 29, 1942 - October 28, 2024