Obituary for George Duke Bennett
George Duke Bennett, 64, of Gainesville, VA has joined our loving Creator, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Fairfax Hospital (INOVA) in Fairfax, VA. He was born June 17, 1955 in Nashville, TN to Virdie Alfred Bennett and Mary Catherine Parson Bennett both deceased. He married Benilda Comafay Bennett on March 3, 2001 and she survives.
Also surviving are his two sisters, Paula Theresa Cole and Anna Belle Derryberry; His two brothers, Paul James Bennett and John Scott Bennett in Nashville, TN.
George started his passion for the theatre early on and his acting abilities put him on stage even back when he was 12 years old. He lived the theatre life to the fullest where he often appeared in major musical shows and continued his rise in show business. Eventually, George would move to California where his career took off at the famous Comedy Store run by late Mitzie Shore. In the end, George decided to Northern Virginia.
In Northern Virginia, George decided to move into another one of his loves. His passion for technology led him to GE where he worked in the computer industry. He then decided for his love for theater spurred into the Educational world where George would teach at the High School Academy Level. He teaches Cyber Security at Fairfax County Public Schools in STEM- Program at Chantilly High School. He was actively involved in volunteering in the AV Team in Centreville Baptist Church, Centreville, VA.
The family will receive friends on March 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary with The Rev. Dr. Josh Daffern and Pastor Bill Hatcher officiating.
Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the charity of your choice.
Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
Also surviving are his two sisters, Paula Theresa Cole and Anna Belle Derryberry; His two brothers, Paul James Bennett and John Scott Bennett in Nashville, TN.
George started his passion for the theatre early on and his acting abilities put him on stage even back when he was 12 years old. He lived the theatre life to the fullest where he often appeared in major musical shows and continued his rise in show business. Eventually, George would move to California where his career took off at the famous Comedy Store run by late Mitzie Shore. In the end, George decided to Northern Virginia.
In Northern Virginia, George decided to move into another one of his loves. His passion for technology led him to GE where he worked in the computer industry. He then decided for his love for theater spurred into the Educational world where George would teach at the High School Academy Level. He teaches Cyber Security at Fairfax County Public Schools in STEM- Program at Chantilly High School. He was actively involved in volunteering in the AV Team in Centreville Baptist Church, Centreville, VA.
The family will receive friends on March 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary with The Rev. Dr. Josh Daffern and Pastor Bill Hatcher officiating.
Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the charity of your choice.
Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.