Garrett Bennett
Obituary
Bennett, Garrett Austin, 17 died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in a traffic accident. Garrett was the son of Keith and Mariann Bennett and would have been a senior in Jenks High School this fall. Garrett was born April 8, 1989 in Naperville, Illinois and moved with his family to the Tulsa area in 1997, where he was enrolled in Jenks Public Schools. Garrett was confirmed at St. James Presbyterian Church in May 2004. Active in sports, Garrett played baseball in his freshmen year at Jenks High School and played football in his sophomore and junior years, playing as many as three positions in Jenks Varsity Team. Garrett was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Howard and Mary Williams, and an infant brother Jacob Ryan. He is survived by his mother, Mariann Williams Bennett, his father, Keith Courtney Bennett, his brother, Andrew William Bennett, his parental grandparents, Courtney and Alice Bennett, by his uncles and aunts Thomas and Jeanne Williams; Bill and Debbie Williams; and Howard Williams. Other family members include Leslee Bennett Shell and Lee Alan Shell; Scott Alan and Stuart Lee Shell, Barbara and Wayne Cunningham and Lauren Alice Cunningham; Rhonda Mileham and her daughter Gracie. Cousins are Neil Williams, Lesley Williams Olson, Brian Williams, Erin Williams, Christina Williams Ferguson, Amanda Williams, Derek Williams and Ashley Williams. The Jenks Football team and their coach Alan Trimble, the student body, faculty personnel, school administrators and the church body of St. James Presbyterian Church are among those who mourn Garrett's passing. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 11970 South Elm Street in Jenks with the Reverend Jane Huffstetler, officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Garrett Bennett Fund in care of BancFirst, P.O. Box 2003, Jenks, OK 74037. Ninde Garden Chapel 918-742-5556.
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Tributes & Memories
I miss you gare. I wish i could see you again. its been 2 years and i still think about you everyday. I love you.
Breanna E. Brugger
it sucks we didnt know each other well. i was only a sophmore when you passed. even though i didnt that well, weeks after your death i felt like i had lost a brother. you always be missed bro. and when get up there w/ you it would be a honor to meet you..
gabe lynn
I remember playing with Garrett on the 5th and 6th grade football team, I remember that huge smile you wear always wearing. You will be missed greatly and I love you Garrett.
Ben Brown
Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Garrett. May you find peace in the promise of Almighty God -John 5:29. Our loved ones leave the world, but never our hearts.
Kindred Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I found out about Garrett working at New Life Ranch, so there were many prayers for everyone effected by it.It was hearbreaking to hear about this and I wish I could of been in Tulsa for everyone. Garrett lived in my neighborhood I didn't know him very well but after riding the bus with him for many years he was always so friendly to me and everyone else. He had such a great personality and was so fun to watch.I know everyone misses him so much. Love, Camille
Camille Nassar
Everyone misses you Garrett.
Megan Powell
Garrett was my center we each played the same position. I remember when coach would yell at me and tell Garrett to get in. He was younger than me so I was determined to work harder. Garrett pushed me an made me who i am today. Thank you Garrett for being my younger brother on the football team. I love you man. See you soon.
Andrew Brown
im so sorry for your loss...i just returned home from the funeral today not sure if it had jsut witnessed what i did..i do think that garrett is in a better place now and is looking down on us always..my friends and i sob with your family with this terrible loss.. again i am very sorry and hope you find peace soon...my heart and preayers goes out to your family and friends love always jackie He will swallow up death in victory: and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off faces, ... (Isaiah 25:8)
jackie capite
My deepest sincere sympathies and prayers in the loss of you son, Garrett. I know God will infold, hold and comfort you at this time in your life. Words can never express ths loss your are experiencing. This is to let you know I care and Will be praying for you and your family. Phyllis Matlock Nate Haney's Grandmother.
Phyllis Matlock
For the past few years, I've been with Garrett every day of football. He always made me smile and laugh. He was the type of person you loved to be around. He was such a great guy. I'm really going to miss him. My prayers go out to everyone in his family. Garrett was a great guy and will forever be missed.
Courtney Mackenzie