James Elmer Bennett

James Elmer Bennett, 94, died August 26, 2015 at his home in Harrisville with his loving caregiver of eight months, Gail Crawford by his side. His wife of 75 years, Amelda "Spud" Keister Bennett preceded him in death January of this year.

A son of Frank A. and Bernice Book Bennett he was born in Mercer County on April 6, 1921.

Jim worked in the maintenance department at the underground mines for many years. His love was working with wood. He owned and operated a sawmill and created many wooden items to delight family and friends.

He was an active member of the Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church. A caring and generous man Jim was a member of the Harrisville Lions Club.

Surviving are three sons Robert (Delores) and John (Maggie) of Harrisville and James (Susan) of Grove City. The family included 9 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Edith Breese of Grove City and Edna Mae Wade of Arizona.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and 3 sisters.

Friends will be received in the Jamison Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Funeral services will be held in the Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 443 N. Main St., Harrisville at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Peter J. Puliatti officiating.

Interment will follow in Prairie Cemetery.

Online condolences, flowers and sympathy cards may be sent to his family by visiting www.JamisonFuneralHome.com