Kenneth J. Bennett

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Bennett, 86, of New Castle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, May 22, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of home and the love of his family. He was born May 11, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frank Bennett and Genevieve (Neven) Bennett. Kenny dedicated more than 40 years of faithful work to Modernfold Corporation and was the very last person to turn off the lights for good at the factory in New Castle, but his life was defined by far more than a career. He was a devoted Christian man whose faith guided the way he lived, loved, and treated others. He spent many years teaching Sunday School and serving as a deacon at Sound The Alarm Ministry, and in more recent years was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Kenny loved being in church, loved talking about the Lord, and could often be heard quoting Scripture from memory. To know Kenny was to know laughter. He was a natural storyteller with a quick wit, a sarcastic sense of humor, and a laid-back spirit that made people feel comfortable around him. He loved joking with others and was well known for calling just about everyone “Clyde.” Kenny never met a stranger for long, and his warm personality and generous heart left an impression wherever he went. Those who knew him best would tell you he truly would have given anyone the shirt off his back. Kenny loved life and treasured simple joys. He was a loyal Indiana University fan and faithfully cheered on the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins and especially loved researching genealogy alongside his brother, Tom. But above all else, Kenny loved his family deeply. He was proud of each of them and never missed an opportunity to talk about the people he loved most. Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Pat Bennett; three children, Kenny (Sandra) Bennett of New Castle, Kimberly Price of Mooreland, and Angela (Rob) Reid of Greenfield; three step-children, Tony (Lynn) Gorman of New Castle, Michaelle (Larry) Melton of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Patrick (Andrea) Gorman of Brownsburg; 16 grandchildren, Breanna (Derek) Bertrand, Jennifer (Brandon) Jackson, Mollie (Kris) Haines, Amanda (Ben) Hiatt, Sara (Nathan) Smith, Mary (Dwayne) Dinnall, Matthew (Paige) Reid, Brandon (Maria) Reid, Brittney (Josh) Rayburn, Brandie (Josh) Uhlenbrock, Bethany (Jaycen) Newsome, Kaila (Dillon) Downs, Brandon (Grace) Gorman, Faith, Grace, and Charity Wickes, and Matthew Potter; 28 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved Bich-poo, Sophie. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Bill Bennett, John Bennett, Bob Bennett, Clara Bell Padget, Carl Bennett, Tom Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, and Donald Bennett; his stepfather, Herb Shoemake; a son-in-law, Mark Price; and a step-daughter, Crystal Potter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Smyrna Baptist Church, 2475 W. County Road 700 S, Spiceland, Indiana, with Rev. Tim Denny and Pastor Richard Hendrickson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. You may send the family a personal condolence at Sproles Family Funeral Home. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Kenneth J. Bennett.

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Kenneth J. Bennett

May 11, 1940 - May 22, 2026