Robert H. ‘Bobby’ Bennett, 74, died Wednesday, December 30th surrounded by family. He suffered from rapidly progressive Alzheimer’s. Bobby was a lifetime resident of Virginia Beach where he owned and operated his own law practice for over thirty years. He was a gifted golfer and avid tennis player. He is a graduate of Hampton-Sydney College and the University of Virginia Law School.
Survivors include his sister, Anne Bennett, brother, Jimmie Bennett, sister in-law, Lorraine Bennett, daughter, Jennifer Bennett, son-in-law Chris Quigley, and beloved grandson Fredric Quigley; and, daughter Katie Bennett and son Robert Bennett.
The family is eternally grateful for his long-time college and professional friends who stood by him during his illness.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th St. Virginia Beach, Monday, January 4th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Mission fund which provides education, food and relief globally at www.firstpresvb.org.
Friends are invited to share a favorite memory or story at rhbennett757@gmail.com. Please sign the online guestbook at hdoliver.com.
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