Jul 15, 2022

William (Bill) LeRoy Bennett  |1955-2022|

Posted Jul 15, 2022 1:57 PM

William (Bill) LeRoy Bennett, 67, passed away July 14, 2022 in Pratt, KS.
He was born May 11, 1955 in Pratt to Josiah Sidney and Orlissa (Beth) (Tregelllas) Bennett.

Bill attended Pratt High School and graduated in 1973.
He graduated from PCCC in 1989 with an associates of science degree. He also played tennis and took pictures of sports there. He then graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1992.
He worked for several years at the Pratt Tribune News Paper.
He enjoyed photography and coin and paper money collection. He was a big sports fan and liked the K.C. Chiefs. Bowling was also a favorite pastime. He enjoyed meteorology and had an extensive photo collection. He liked to draw, and had a very creative mind.

He is survived by brother, John (Stella) Bennett of Santa Claus, IN.
There are many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. And we cannot forget his caregiver of life, Michelle McAdoo.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Josiah (Joe) Edward Bennett; sister, Joan Kay (Bill) Hubble.

Cremation has taken place and graveside inurnment services will be 10:00 am., Monday, July 18th 2022. at Iuka, cemetery, with John Hamn presiding.