Russell Taylor Bennett

Waynesville – Russell Taylor Bennett, 44, of Waynesville passed away Thursday morning (March 5, 2026) at Hospice of the Golden Isles after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were William McDade and Ruby Rowe McDade. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bertha Rowe; and his best friend, Ryan Williams.

Russell was a maintenance manager for Coastline Plastics and of the Christian faith. He was a family who loved spending time with his family and had given his life to the Lord. Russell was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, a major history buff and loved sitting by a fire, shooting guns, cooking, smoking meat, fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include a son, Beau Bennett (Fiancé, Felicity Greene) of Nahunta; a daughter, Linzee Bennett (Fiancé, Dylan Rowell) of Waynesville; 3 grandchildren, Brittan Bennett, Baylor Bennett and Blythe Bennett; a brother and sister-in-law, Tim McDade (Rachel) of Hortense; a sister and brother-in-law, Tracie Aspinwall (Jerry) of Brunswick; niece, Courtney McDade; and also several other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday (March 13, 2026) starting at 10am at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Friday morning (March 13, 2026) at11am at the chapel of Frye Funeral with Rev. Kevin Carlberg officiating. A private burial will be held in Palmetto Cemetery in Brunswick.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Aspinwall, Tim McDade, Beau Bennett, Richard Brown, Dylan Rowell, and Dawton Rowell.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.