Donald "Don" Bennett, age 92, of Irving, Texas, peacefully went to Heaven Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1929 to the late E.L. and Maude Bennett in Irving. Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Barbara; sisters Evelyn Peveto and Mary Lou Jernigan. Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Wendy Bennett of Irving; son, Ric Bennett of Flower Mound; nieces Susan Symons, Becky Ballenger, Lou Ann Jones, Ann Randazzo, and Jane Gilbert; nephews Larry Jernigan, Bill Gilbert and Jim Gilbert; extended family members and many friends. Don was a career airline pilot for companies including Trans Texas Airways, Texas International and Falcon Cargo Airlines. After retiring, he was active in the Proud Birdmen group with fellow retired pilots. He also enjoyed a friendly round of golf as often as possible. Otherwise he tinkered around the garage and loved to cook a monster sirloin on the Hasty Bake Grill. He was a faithful son, husband, father, friend and mentor. The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregiver, Sandy and to the administration and staff of Silverado and Auberge of Valley Ranch, as well as Freedom Hospice. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, July 14 at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 West Airport Freeway 75062. The funeral will be 11:00 AM, Friday, July 15, 2022 at First Baptist Church 402 South Main Street, Irving. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Blvd., Irving. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the charity of your choice. SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Funeral Service

Friday, July 15, 2022 11:00 AM

First Baptist Church 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060

Committal Service

Friday, July 15, 2022 12:30 PM

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060