PINEHURST — Roy “Leon" Bennett, 80, of Moore County, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
He was born in Albemarle, Sept. 20, 1940, son of John Roy Bennett and Ethel Presnell Bennett.
Leon was owner/operator of Bennett’s’ Floor Sanding and Refinishing. He took great pride in his work and many people still today are enjoying the work he did for them in their home. Leon enjoyed the outdoors, whether fishing or hunting. He loved his family and his companions, which were his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jerry L. Bennett.
Survivors include his three girls, Angela B. Cagle of Rockingham, Rhonda B. Whitlock (Billy) of Ellerbe and Kelli B. Jones (Brent) of Durham; his brother, Ronald Bennett of Grifton; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
All services will be private.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Bennett.
