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James Jervey Bennett

  • February 26, 1919 - January 17, 2011
  • Newark, New Jersey
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“To all the Bennett family - I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I could not attend the funeral but I was thinking about...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: R. Marie (Rogers) Jefferson - NJ

“Family of James Jervey Bennet: On behalf of my son Kevin James Brown, Jr. and I, please accept my deepest and sincerest condolence for the passing...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin Brown - Gurnee, IL

“Emma Stephenson & Family -- In Sympathy & Prayer -- May it comfort you to know family & friends are thinking of you and remembering you in prayers --...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Osborne/Pair/Mason Families - MD

“My deepest condolences. to the bennett famely ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: chester mcleod - newark, NJ

“My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Aida - Cranford, NJ

“I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking about you. ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Laura Galuchie - Langhorne, PA

“We are sorry for your loss and will have you on our prayers. If there is anything that we can do please DO NOT hesitate to let us know. God bless! ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Victor & Giselle Cabrales - NJ

“May heaven smile down on the family. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Vanessa Martin - North Brunswick, NJ

“It is by God's Grace we live and by his Grace we go home to him. May God's peace be with the family. Love you all William Graham (Bertha &...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: William G. Graham - Gastonia, NC


James Jervey Bennett was born in Trial, South Carolina to the late Mattie Johnson Bennett and Peter Bennett. Jervey grew up in South Carolina and later moved to Cross where he met and married Ollie Ladson. Jervey accepted Christ as a young man and was a member of Unity Church, South Carolina. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He later moved to New Jersey where he raised his family; and became a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church. He worked at the Ford Motor Company as a Master Mechanic until his retirement. Shortly thereafter he relocated to North Carolina. As a resident of North Carolina he was an active member and color guard for the local chapter of the American Legion. He was an avid storyteller and would tell historical events regarding World War II and Jim Crow South. His stories would make you wonder. He loved to fish, which prompt his purchased of a retirement home near the water. He loved to travel and visit family and friends; which became his true passion. Jervey kept it moving! Moving around he did, driving up and down the east coast until just recently when he became ill. Jervey was preceded in death by his wife Ollie Bennett; his brothers Joe, Haywood, and Roosevelt. His sisters Annie President, Daisy Butler, Emma Jones, Mary Simmons, Rebecca Wilson, and Eloise Bradley. His daughter Naomi Johnson, and his son Edward Broughton. He is survived by his sister Charlotte Broughton, his brothers Henry Peter and Levi. His daughters Mariah Athenias, Emma Stephenson, Ruth, Margie Harrison, Barbara, Patricia Gundy and Lorai Brackett. His sons Leon Jones, James Jr., Michael, and Charles. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, relatives and friends. James Jervey Bennett, a brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend to many who frequently spoke of "The Good Master" will be deeply missed. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of James Jervey Bennett. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.