Michael Stephen Bennett Sr.
Michael Stephen Bennett Sr. was born October 4, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan, to James (Margaret) Mays Jr. and Janet Bennett. Michael went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018. He graduated from Everett High School.
He worked 15 years at RSDC of Michigan in Holt as a Material Handler/Forklift Driver. He built strong friendship with his co-workers and looked at them as a family. Michael was an individual who loved life and everyone who met him loved him too. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His wife refers to him as her Rock and Best Friend…aka her Big Sexy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tasty food, and of course, sports. Michael was one of the Biggest U of M Fans EVER!!!
He leaves to forever treasure his memory: his beautiful and loving wife, Sharon K Vaughn-Bennett; 4 children, Sheyanne Williams, Darrion Brooks, Michael Bennett Jr., and Destiny Bennett; 7 stepchildren, India Hudson, Asia Hudson, James Hudson, Danette Stewart, Devon Hudson, Dequan Hudson, and Jermar’e Hudson, all of Lansing; 6 siblings, Alycia Bennett of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tamila (Ramont) McCoy, Deanna Mays, Rachel (Reade Thompson) Mays, Jennifer Mays, and Joshua Mays, all of Lansing; 7 grandchildren; his grandmother, Ruth E. Dennis of Lansing; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his firstborn son, Stephen Thomas, father David Bennett, and grandparents Leslie (Virgia) Mayberry, and Rosie Bennett.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Greater Love Apostolic Temple, 505 Seymour Ave., Lansing, MI. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Family hour will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham County Animal Shelter.
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Debbi Sudduth
May 3, 2018 at 11:00 amJanet, Tammy, Alycia, Sharon and kids, I am praying for all of you! If any of you need anything, please let me know. We don’t always understand God’s plan, but take comfort that this has always been God’s plan for Michael!!! Michael will continue to live through each of you! Praying God’s blessings, peace and love to all of you!!
Kelly Holden
May 4, 2018 at 6:51 amMichael’s kindness, laughter and genuine love for others will be forever etched in our memories. Gone too soon my friend, may you continue to enjoy your wolverines, laugh and guide your loved ones from your eternal home.
Kristen Frazer (Kinney)
May 4, 2018 at 7:31 amGrowing up with the Bennett family brought me many years of laughter and fond memories. Mike was one of the good guys. Prayers of strength and comfort for Sharon and all of Michaels’ kids, Alycia, Tammy, Ms. Janet and all who loved “Big Mike”. Thanks for the decades of love, Mike. You will be deeply missed by all that know you.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
~ Isaiah 41:10
“Go Blue, Baby Baby”
Butch Kostal
May 4, 2018 at 1:38 pmRip Big Mike . Im gonna miss us talking about michigan football .. See ya someday and we can talk again…Butch…
Johnnie L. Sudduth
May 7, 2018 at 9:38 amTo Big Mike, I remember when, you were born, and when we use to baby sit the three Bennett Kid’s, we had some great time of running in the yard and remember you riding your bike to LC and Bobbie house to see what we were doing I would come out and watch you ride back to your Dad and Mom home, I have heard and seen how you were growing up, and watch you grow up to the Man God has made you, you have truly, Blessed your Family and Friends as your Family, when we did chat, on Facebook, laugh, you would let me known, how your Mom, and Sister were doing, you had a larger then Life Heart for People, thank you, Big Mike, your Smile and laugh and Joy, for Life! Love You All! Johnnie and the whole Sudduth Family!
Victoria
May 7, 2018 at 2:36 pmI would have never thought I would see this day, but here we are. Mike you touched a lot of people and you were loved by many. You’re already missed. I’m gonna miss your laugh, voice and very good friend & father. I know you’re watching over all of us.
Love always.
Jessica
July 16, 2023 at 11:26 amI miss you so much