NORTH MANCHESTER – LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m. April 21, 2016, in his residence. He was born Oct. 19, 1972, in Goshen, to Chauncey L. Bennett and Karen E. Metzger Frantz, North Manchester. He worked at Walmart, Wabash, since March 1, 2016. He graduated from Fairfield High School, Goshen, in 1991. He did volunteer work at Black Pines Animal Sanctuary, Albion, and the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. He was formerly employed at McDonald’s, North Manchester; Owen’s Supermarket, Warsaw; and Kroger’s, Goshen. Surviving are a brother, LaMont A. (and spouse Tiffany) Bennett, Sidney; a stepbrother, Joe Frantz, Ohio; a sister, Lisa R. Bennett, Nappanee; a stepsister, Gail (and spouse Fred) Gish, Claypool; three nephews; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his father. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Andrew Gathany officiating. Private burial will be at North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester. Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Black Pines Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. 300 N. Albion, IN 46701. Condolences via mckeemortuary.com
