James Davis Bennett, Lll

YOUNGSTOWN-James Davis Bennett, lll, 77, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2020 at Continuing Health Care of Boardman. He was born September 12, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a son of James Davis Bennett, Jr. and Frances (Knapp) Bennett. Jim was in finance with Citizens Budget Co. for over 40 years, retiring in 2012. He was a 1960 graduate of East Liverpool High School and attended both Y.S.U. and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was also a member of TAU KAPPA EPSILON Fraternity, a long-time member of Austintown Kiwanis Club, numerous Bible study groups and the Brigade of the American Revolution. He was also on the Board of Trustees of the Warren Junior Military Band. Jim was a supporter of the Ida Band in Michigan. He enjoyed traveling and would often take road trips. He loved music and history, especially the American Revolution period. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Carol A. Barth whom he married October 24, 1964; his son, Christopher (Ako Toma) Bennett of Temperance, MI; his daughter, Cindy Fabry of Santa Cruz, CA; his brother, Timothy (Jane Ann) Bennett of Gwinn, MI; his grandchildren, Megan Fabry, Echo Bennett, Brooke Fabry, Sora Bennett and Leo Bennett and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, followed by the Service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be given to the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd. Independence, OH 44131 or to Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Rd. Yo., OH 44511.