Wardell Bennett Jr., the son of the late Wardell Bennett Sr. And the late Josie Bennett was born January 20, 1955 in Waynesboro, GA.
He received his education from the Broward County School System; Bethune Elementary in Hollywood, FL, later the family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he attended Rock Island Elementary, Everglades Junior High (presently William Dandy) and Piper High School class of 1973. He played on Piper’s Varsity Basketball Team.
After graduating from high school, he attended FAMU the home of the mighty Rattlers. He was an accounting major.
He worked as an apprentice in high school for Southern Bell. Afterwards, he was sought after by Southern Bell and he left FAMU and secured a job with them in 1977. He retired from the company in 2008.
Walt was a sport enthusiast. Basketball was his favorite sport but he loved the Miami Dolphins.
He enjoyed fellowshipping with his family and sitting around eating great meals. After a great meal he would sit around joking, laughing and remembering the days gone by (the good ole days).
During the last few years, Walt battled some health issues. However, through it all, he fought a good fight. On February 18, 2024, God saw a need to give him rest and Walt answered the call.
A legacy of love, inspiration, strength and courage to be cherished by his loving stepmother Bertha Bennett of Margate, FL; Stepdaughter Shakeda Williams-Standifer (Henry) of Pompano Beach FL; sisters, Addiere Shirley Harrell (Daniel) of Hollywood, FL; Gloria Harper AKA Professor (Harold) of Sunrise, FL; Cherri Tukes (Gary) of Leesburg, GA, Gerselida Bennett of Margate, FL; brother, Charles Bennett (Karen) of Hollywood, FL, Special friend Cynthia Walden of Fort Lauderdale, FL and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Sgt. Michael O. Bennett.
Funeral Service for our brother Wardell Bennett Jr.
Viewing Tuesday, 2/27 from 4-7
Funeral Service Wednesday, 2/28 at 11 am at McWhite Funeral Home
