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Obituary For Mr. Charles Edward Bennett
Mr. Charles Edward Bennett, affectionately known as DeBoe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Thomasville, NC. He was 66 years old. Mr. Bennett was born on October 31, 1959, in Fair Bluff, Columbus County, NC, to Donella Graves Bennett and the late James B. Bennett.
Charles attended Finklea Community Center School in Loris, South Carolina. He was raised on a farm, and later, as a young man, he moved to New York City to experience the excitement of the “Big Apple.” Eventually, he settled in Thomasville, North Carolina.
In 2014, Charles reunited with his high school sweetheart, Carol Coward, a reunion that brought joy and companionship to his life, and he remained with her until his death.
In addition to his father, James B. Bennett, he was preceded in death by seven brothers: J.C. Grace, James Charles Bennett, Sylvester Bennett, Eugene Lester Bennett, Roger Earl Bennett, Marvin Earl Bennett, and an unborn brother. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Mae Bennett Hemingway and an unborn sister.
Charles is survived by his mother, Donella Graves Bennett, of Fair Bluff, NC; one brother, Ronald Grace (Annie Perry) of Brooklyn, NY; one sister, Tammie Bennett Rutledge of Chadbourn, NC; and a very special woman in his life, Carol Coward of Thomasville, NC. He is also remembered by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and many other family members and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mr. Bennett may be viewed on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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I remember the last long talk we had uncle Charles when I drove you back to home to Thomasville you was trying to prepare me then by some off the words you said to me. I will always remember the laughter 😂 the joy you brought around me .and your great niece Ashton.will always remember that you told her next you see her and her wasn't done you was going to baptize her in the holy macaroni and cheese😂😂😂 can't forget my name you give me Annie Mae 😂😂We gone miss you uncle charles but you are no longer in pain or suffering. Take your uncle Charles we love ❤️ you but God loves you best 🩷🩷😭😭love your to Neices Ashton and Samantha Bennett
May he rest in peace. Gone but not forgotten
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Sending love and prayers to you Auntie and the family. I love you all🙏🏾❤️🫶🏾
2 Corinthians 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Thank you for always being there for me and my family. You Will Be MISSED🥰🥰🥰
Condolences to my family, the Bennet and Grace family. Cuz you will be truly missed you will forever be in our hearts rest in peace, cousin Charles. Kathy Grace
Sorry for your loss
Hello my Son. Ì Love you and truly miss you. Charles, just want to let you know, I will always hold you in my heart, thoughts, and mind. Even though you are not physically present,know your Mom will always carry you spiritually in my Soul. Rest in Peace my Son. No more pain and suffering. 🙏🤟
Wow!!! I am truly sorry and will miss my Brother, Charles. I love him and I know he is no longer suffering and in pain. He will always be in my Heart, memories will be always be implanted in my thoughts and mind. Rest in Peace my Brother. Love you always.🤟
Condolences to our family, the Bennett family. May God strengthen you daily and may you ALL be blessed with grace and mercy. We love you family of Elizabeth Rorie ( deceased)
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