Marion Bennett Edward Andrew, 81 died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 2:50 P.M. at his residence.
Bennett was born July 18, 1922 to Bennett J. & Susan (Blee) Andrew in Cave in Rock, Illinois. He married Glenness (Knight) Andrew and together they shared 60 years of marriage, she survives in Marion.
Bennett served his country as a Navy Fighter Pilot on the carrier Yorktown and received the Navy Air Medal. He was a member of the V.F.W Post #1301, American Legion, Eagles of Marion, Masonic Lodge of Rosiclare and a member of First Christian Church of Rosiclare.
Survivors include
Son - Stephen B. Andrew and wife Linda of Marion
Son - John H. Andrew and wife Carol of Marion
Son - Glenn E. Andrew and wife Theresa of Rosiclare
Grandson - Bradley Bennett Andrew of Marion
Grandaughter Angela Glynn Andrew of Las Vegas, Nevada
Great Grandson Rance Andrew of Marion
Sister-in-law Katheryn K. Hargan of Marion
Sister-in-law Marie Andrew of Marion
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded by: Parents, only brother Greg Andrew, an infant son, Grandson Scott Andrew
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allison officiating. Entombment will follow in East Lawn Cemetery with graveside military rites performed by V.F.W. Post #1301 of Marion. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the USS Yorktown Association, Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com