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Obituary For Arthur Bennett
Honorable Arthur Bennett, 93, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 21, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Arthur was born on February 3, 1933 to Blackwell Bennett and Almeter Knight Bennett in Cora Peake, North Carolina. He later met and married the love of his life Josephine Adams Bennett.
Judge Bennett's life and service touched many, and his legacy will continue to live on through the lives he impacted and the community he served. He is survived by his loving wife Josephine Adams Bennett and a host of relatives and friends to celebrate his home-going.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Blackwell and Almeter Knight Bennett.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Greater Middle Baptist Church 4982 Knight Arnold Road Memphis, TN 38118. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Greater Middle Baptist Church. Burial will take place at 2:00PM in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Please continue to keep the Bennett family and all those grieving in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Judge Arthur Bennett's memory forever be a blessing.
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To my cousin Jo Dorris not forever Love is I remember Art as a meek and mile men didn't talk much but after a while we started talking and I started taking food and desserts over to the house he loved yellow cake and chocolate icing oatmeal cookies banana pudding and all kinds of food but he liked that sweet cornbread and collards and my husband's ribs off the grill I am doing to miss him a lot laughing and talk and hearing him say is that my cousin Carmen Wrushen and I would say and you know it is your cousins Carmen 🙏🏾❤️
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the Honorable Arthur Bennett. Our communities were truly blessed to have a man of Judge Bennett's character to render justice in our courts during his lifetime. Our prayers are for the Lord to comfort and strengthen his wife, Josephine and family during this most difficult time. Judge Bennett will be missed, but not forgotten. Peace and love of Christ, The Wrushen Families
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The Dr. Charles F. and Maria Pinkston family wish to offer our deepest sorrow and sympathy on the passing of the Honorable Judge Arthur T. Bennett. We have been blessed to experience the friendship our parents had with the Bennetts and I will sorely miss Judge Bennett's humor and laughter. I appreciated his energy and zest for life. It was nearly impossible to slow him down. We surround Josephine with our prayers and deepest heartfelt love. Carmen Pinkston on behalf of the Pinkston clan
Judge Bennet was one of the smartest, kindest juris that I have ever known. What a joy to know him.A story, Judge Bennet kept a water pitcher that he used regularly on his Court bench. I recall one St Patrick's day, celebrated intensely by many working in the Courthouse, someone put green food coloring in the water. During Court session Judge poured a glass of green water. As he jumed up out of his seat, with a startled look, he laughed harder than any one else...never did find out who did that. Judge Bennet was just a great person and will be missed. Prayers for strength comfort and peace to family and friends.
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