Thomas L. Bennett passed away January 30, 2013 at the VA Hospice in Prescott. He was born on August 6, 1926 to Edward and Hettie Bennett in Erwin, North Carolina. He retired after 20 years with the US Army. He then retired after 20 years with the Alaska Pipeline as a welder. He is survived by his daughter Gloria Jean Martin of Calhoun, Georgia and brother J.D. Bennett of Pasadena, California. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren (3 boys and 2 girls). He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary, second wife Phyllis and third wife Helen and daughter Gladys Irene Nobles. There will be a memorial service on February 10, 2013 at 11:00am at the American Legion Post 40 in Chino Valley. Cremation and arrangements done by Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com