On behalf of The Nelson Funeral Service family, management and staff, we offer our sincerest condolences to the family of one of our very own, Mr. James Thomas "Tom" Bennett Jr.
The face of our lead family car that transported many family members to and from funeral services in Richmond and surrounding counties. Tom was a face everyone looked for when Nelson Funeral Service showed up for funerals, as his comical and witty, yet professional ways comforted the families and made him extremely memorable.
Our hearts are heavy as we here at Nelson Funeral Service share in mourning the loss and grieving process with the Bennett Family, for our beloved family, friend and co-worker.
James Thomas "Tom" Bennett Jr., 59, of Hamlet, passed on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at New Bethel AME Zion Church, 100 Bethel Church Road, Hamlet.
Public viewing will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, noon until 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 1021 E. Washington St., Rockingham.
Online condolences may be made by visiting nelsonfuneralservice.com.
