Nolan G. Bennett, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the North Mississippi Medical Center-Amory. He was born July 10, 1943, to the late R.C. and Ruth Hillard Bennett. Nolan lived a life defined by hard work, determination, and devotion to his family. A faithful man of God, Nolan carried his beliefs into the way he lived, worked, and served his community. Nolan dedicated 62 years of his life to his logging company. Even after retirement, he continued to be involved with logging operations from home through his sons. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time fishing, playing Rook with friends and family, and being outdoors. He viewed the land as one of God’s greatest gifts, treating it with deep respect and dedicating his life to working and caring for it. Nolan was not a man who believed in sugarcoating things. He was loved by many, disliked by a few, and respected by all. Throughout his career, he gave countless people a chance when they needed one, offering them not only employment but also guidance, discipline, and opportunities to build a better future for themselves. Above all, Nolan loved his family. His children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter brought him immeasurable pride and joy.
Services will be on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the McNeece Morris Funeral Home in Fulton with Bro. Tony Thornton officiating. Burial will be in the New Salem Cemetery.
He leaves behind a lasting legacy and a family who will forever cherish his memory, including his children, Dirk Bennett (Melanie), Melissa Hester (Doug), and Lance Bennett (Lisa); Mimi Bennett, with whom he shared an enduring bond through the family they built together; his siblings, Francine Estes (Willie Gene), Donnie Bennett (Debbie), Jerry Bennett (Sheila), Tony Bennett (Penny), and Nita Lynn Duncan; his grandchildren, Lindsey Blackledge (Phillip), Owen Bennett (Jolee), Ethan Hester (Sheridan), Quinn Bennett (Kayce), Dakota Cox (Wesley), Daphne Gunnels (Richard), Matthew Hutcheson, and Mia Hutcheson; and his great-granddaughter, Adeline; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. Bennett and Ruth Hilliard Bennett; and his siblings, Richard Bennett, Pete Bennett, Nancy Bean, and Brandon Bennett.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ethan Hester, Owen Bennett, Quinn Bennett, Matthew Hutcheson, Jeremy Johnson, and Bob Stegall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Bennett, Joe Murphy, Shay Russell, Chris Estes, Tommy Coleman, and Chad Bennett.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – service time on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the McNeece Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton.
