Clifford Mellville "Mel" Bennett

Clifford Mellville "Mel" Bennett, 85, formerly of Clyde, more recently The Willows, Bellevue, died at The Willows on Friday, November 6, 2015. Mel was born in Clyde on February 15, 1930 to Samuel and Rena (Colvin) Bennett. He was a member of the 1948 graduating class of Clyde High School. Mr. Bennett retired from Whirlpool Corp in 1994. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and Grace Community Church. He had served as a part time police officer for Clyde. He had also been in leadership and committee member of the First United Methodist Church Boy Scouts. Mel had been a member of the Clyde Eagles. Surviving are four children, Cliff Bennett (Spencer), New Hampshire; Mary Lou (Larry) Moegling, Marietta; Thomas (Mary) Bennett, Clyde and Steven Bennett, Georgia. Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. His former wife, Audrey Bennett survives in Genoa Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Charles, Paul, Ralph Bennett; Ruth Paul; Robert Bennett , Sam Bennett and Myra Baker, along with the mother of his children, Lois Brugger Bennett. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 2-5:00 pm at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. The funeral will be at the funeral home on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dave Brown officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Council, Account for Camp Scholarships

Visitation Date: 11/08/2015

Visitation time: 2-5:00 pm

Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, ohio

Service Date: 11/09/2015

Service Time: 11:00 AM

Service Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio