Jerry Marvin Bennett

IN MEMORY OF: Jerry Marvin Bennett Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – TAMMS 420 Front Street, Tamms, Illinois Jerry Marvin Bennett, age 63, of Thebes, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Jerry was born August 5, 1961 to Marvin and Donna (Baugher) Bennett in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He married Lori Koch on October 8, 1999 and together have spent over 25 years together and she survives. During his law enforcement career of 40 + years, he worked for Thebes as the Marshall, the Cairo Police Department, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, and was assigned to the Illinois Drug Task Force as an Inspector of The Illinois State Police. He was hired by the Federal Bureau of Investigations for the Drug Task Force and participated in Operation “River City Crack Out” and was sworn in as a Special Federal Officer. He then went to work for the Alexander County Sheriff’s Department where he earned rank of Chief Deputy. Jerry was always quick witted with a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was loyal and had a heart of gold and was a very generous person. In his spare time, he was a member of the Knights Templar. He loved and enjoyed all kinds of music and was a talented guitar player. As well, he enjoyed collecting antique pocket watches, fire trucks and guitars. He loved the Lord and enjoyed studying the Bible. He is survived by his wife, Lori; daughters, Torie (Tim) Grogan, Amanda Bennett, Kathryn Bennett; 1 grandchild, Abigail Grogan; sisters, Toni (Bruce) Sims, Angela Jones; nephew, Brentley Sims; niece, Kassidy Jones; many cherished friends and his coworkers past and present. Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bessie Bennett Brown & Lester Brown and Clarence Baugher & Lucille (McHughs) Baugher. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Rev. Bob Richardson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. Interment will follow the funeral service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Crain Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Marvin Bennett

August 5, 1961 - November 14, 2024