James Michael Bennett – Vietnam War Era Veteran
James Bennett, a resident of Clearwater, Florida, passed away quietly at home with his wife by his side on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 79. James was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and relocated to Clearwater, Florida in 1987. He retired from the Parks and Highway Department of Pinellas County in 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Regina, and their children April Camp and her husband Robert Camp Jr. of Heislerville, New Jersey, Sarah Mercado and her husband Jorge Mercado of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and James H. Bennett of Millville, New Jersey.
Grandchildren: Victoria Truster and her husband James Truster, Tiffany Tomlin and her fiancé Joshua Martin, Katerina Camp, Robert Camp III and his wife Cassidy Camp, Daniel Mercado and his fiancé Jasmin Burgman, Veronica Camp, Donovan Camp (deceased), Michael Camp, Isabella Bennett, and Luke Bennett.
Step Grandchildren: Jorge Mercado and his wife Lisa Mercado, and Derrick Mercado and his wife Kathy Mercado.
Great Grandchildren: Gabriella Truster, Jaxson Truster, Layla Camp, Robert Camp IV, Matthew Braswell, Camellia Tomlin, and Joshua Martin Jr.
Step Great Grandchildren: Ciera Peel, TiAnna Mercado, Derrick Mercado, Eliana Mercado, Isabella Mercado and Maximus Mercado.
James was a devoted husband and family man, he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren above all else.
James served his country proudly during the Vietnam Era as a Navy man on the U.S.S. Lawrence.
He was an avid reader of many different subjects. Anywhere he traveled he had a book in hand.
He was a member of the Unity Church of Clearwater.
James will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was always willing to help others.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Largo Kiwanis Club Foundation, PO Box 2043, Largo, FL 33779.
He will have a graveside service at Bay Pines National Cemetery in Bay Pines, Florida at a date to be announced. Reverend Leddy Hammock will be officiating.
Daddy,
What can I say? You were the best father one could ever have or ask for. You where there when we needed it! Thank you for all your love!
You will always be in my hearty and sorely missed. I am forever Blessed to have had you in my life.
I miss you Daddy!
Your loving daughter
Sarah
My Deepest Sympathies to Regina , Sarah and Daniel. As well as the rest of family and friends. James was a great man kind loving and witty at times. I know he will be missed by everyone. Hang on to the memories as a way to honor him. Prayers go out to you.
Sarah, I met your father several times. I feel really lucky. I know how much you loved him. I watched you and your family remodel your home to take care of him and what amazing care you took of your daddy! There is nothing like a father and daughter bond. He will be with you always. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you all. Heather