Charles C. "Chuck" Bennett, Sr., 88, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.

He was born July 30, 1929 in Uniontown, OH a son of the late Erman and Esther (Foreman) Bennett.

Chuck was the retired owner/operator of the former Bennett Floor Covering of Martins Ferry.

He was a member of the First U. Methodist Church and American Legion Post #38 both of Martins Ferry, NRA, National Wild Turkey Federation and the U.S. Bowling Congress. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Korean Era.

Chuck's passion in life was bowling, fishing and turkey hunting. His family will miss his enthusiasm for life and willingness to help young people and his fellow man .

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers; Erman L., Thomas R. and Homer D. Bennett, his sister, Esther Mae Pettibond.

Surviving are his wife, Jean Ann (Heslop) Bennett, his children; Charles "Chuck" (Pat) Bennett, Jr., Linda Suriano and Roy (Cheryl) Bennett all of Martins Ferry, his grandchildren; Chuck (Ashley) Bennett, III, Abbey Bennett, Dustin (Kelley) Suriano, Jude Suriano, Lainie (Alex "Snickle Fritz" Hilton) Suriano and James "Jeb" Bennett and his great grandsons; Gunnar Suriano and Braiden Bennett.

Friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A private funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Bill N. Lawrence. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book at the top of this posting.