David Bennett

Born in Chillicothe, MO on December 21, 1950

Departed on May 14, 2014 and resided in Franklin, TN

Visitation: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation CenterCelebration of Life Service: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation CenterVisitation: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Center

David Ross Bennett, 63, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on May 14, 2014 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of David's life will be led by Pastor Dobbs on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Thomas Health Foundations, Transplant Fund, 4220 Harding Rd. Nashville, TN 37025 or American Cancer Society 2000 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 in loving memory of David Ross Bennett.

David was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on December 21, 1950. He was raised in Breckenridge, Missouri, attended the University of Missouri and later graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. On August 12, 1980, David married Kay Stookey, and after her death, later married Tammy Teal. His career in insurance sales brought him to Tennessee, where he made his home in Burns and later Franklin. As a top salesman for National Teachers Associates (NTA), he received many awards, but health issues led to an early retirement.

David Bennett was energetic, outgoing, affable, and most always the life of the party. He loved music, singing, playing piano, and especially dancing. A member of Temple Hills Golf Course, David was an avid golfer and loved competition. He was a gifted athlete, enjoying sports of all kinds. Being raised on a farm, he also loved the outdoors whether that included fishing, hunting, or camping with his family. Those who know him best know how much he loved his fresh corn and homegrown tomatoes. Above all else, David was a "people person." He put tremendous value in his relationships with both family and friends. As a devoted father, he taught the importance of hard work and took great delight in attending his children's activities.

He leaves behind three loving daughters: Sally (Josh) Cohen, Katie, and Haley Bennett. Preceding him in death are his beloved wife and son, Bryce Bennett in 2006 and Kay in 1991. His parents, Wayne and Helen Bennett, also preceded him in death.

Also surviving are brother, Mike (Gwen) Bennett of Cape Girardeau, Missouri: sisters Debby Stout, Ellen (Rob) Robson and step-mother, Jo Bennett all of Kansas City, Missouri. He leaves a large extended family including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and their families.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of David's life will be conducted on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior to service.

Burial will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Thomas Health Foundation, Transplant Fund, 4220 Harding Rd. Nashville, TN 37205 or American Cancer Society 2000 Charlotte Ave in loving memory of David Ross Bennett.