Mr. Anthony Jerome Bennett

Anthony Jerome Bennett was born on December 24, 1962 in Trenton, TN. He was the son of the late Bobby Cavitt and the late Delia Mae Bennett. He had one sister, the late Reponzia Eugenia Bennett. He grew up in Trenton, TN. Anthony was educated in the Trenton Special School District and graduated from Peabody High School. Soon after graduating high school, Anthony relocated to New York City, NY, where he lived for a number of years. While in New York, he served as a personal aide to Judge Harold R. Medina. He eventually returned to West Tennessee and made his home in Jackson, where he raised his nephew, Johnathan Williams. Also, after settling in Jackson, he became a personal aide to Dr. E.O. Angell. Anthony professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. Most recently, he was a member of Unity Temple Church of God in Christ. Anthony Bennett dedicated much of his life to service to the Democratic Party. In 1980, he served as a page for State Senator Lowell Thomas in the Tennessee State Capital, representing the 93rd District of the Tennessee State Senate. He furthered his political service in 1981, when he served as a Congressional Page for Democratic Congressman Ed Jones. Anthony continued to be active in the Democratic Party. He volunteered for campaigns for Democratic candidates and attended many Democratic meetings, conventions, and fundraisers. His political and community activism was recognized by Governor Lamar Alexander as Anthony Bennett received the honorary designation of Colonel Aide de Camp. He was also a Silver Life Member of the Jackson-Madison County NAACP. He had a love for politics, foreign affairs, and current events. He took great pride in his extensive collection of political memorabilia. Anthony also enjoyed retelling his many stories of his encounters with political figures and elected officials. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and his beloved grandmother, Elvina Stunson Bennett, with whom he shared a special bond. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his nephew, Johnathan Jerome Williams, his wife Shaneen, and their children: Treylin Williams, Ava Williams, Addison Williams, Addilyn Williams and Tresen Williams all of Port St. Lucie, Florida; step-niece: Alivia Taylor; his uncle, William Paschell of Houston, TX. He also had two close friends, Carlotta Bond and E. Byron Elam, both of Jackson, in addition to a host of relatives and friends. Anthony J. Bennett will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity friendliness, and love. He was devoted and cared deeply for his friends and family."Come unto me, all yet that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

Mr. Anthony Jerome Bennett

December 24, 1962 - September 13, 2022