Calvin Keith Bennett

January 10, 1926 - April 9, 2021

Calvin Keith Bennett, age 95, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home under the care of Mountain Hospice. He was born January 10, 1926 at Parsons, WV a son of the late Chester and Londa White Bennett of Parsons, WV. On December 25, 1948, he was united in marriage to Margaret Wilmoth Bennett, who survives in Elkins. The couple had celebrated seventy two years of marriage. Also surviving are a son, Alan Bennett and wife Charlotte of Morgantown, WV and a daughter, Sherry Bennett Walsh and husband Mike of Nolensville, TN. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jeffrey and Frank Basile; Krysta Bennett Whipple; David, Ashley and Stephanie Bennett; Ryan and Lauren Walsh. Several great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Michael Bennett; three brothers, Donald, Carlton and Herb and two sisters, Juanita Quattro and Mildred Mincsik. Calvin was a graduate of Parsons High School and served two years as a Gunner’s Mate in the United States Navy during World War II. He was employed by Monongahela Power Company in Elkins for thirty eight years and retired as supervisor in the substation department in 1988. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elkins having served on the finance committee, pastor parish relations committee and board of trustees as well as institutional representative for Boy Scout Troop 88 of the church. Calvin loved the outdoors, fishing, boating, hiking and especially interacting with the countless wildlife that makes their home at the Bennett’s river cabin. The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Calvin. Due to the ongoing Covid Pandemic, a graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, 4-H Club Road, Beverly, WV. Rev. Brian L. Seders and Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. Full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the United States Navy, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3647. Interment will follow. Masks and social distancing is recommended for everyone attending the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Calvin The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Calvin Keith Bennett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.