James Monroe "Jim" Bennett, II was born on July 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Kenneth and Gertrude Bennett.  He went to his heavenly home Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Bryan, Texas at the age of 78 years.

Jim, as he was known, was a 1961 graduate of Bremond High School.  Before his retirement in 1987, Jim was employed with Babcock and Wilcox.  He was a resident of Franklin for the past 35 years previously living in Houston.  Jim was a Master Mason and a past member of the Alvin Lodge #762 from 1969-2021 and recently transferred to the Bremond Lodge #762 to present date. He was of the Christian faith and was a Lifetime Committeeman with the Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Gertrude Bennett.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Billie Marable of Franklin; Daughters and Son-in-law, Amber and Michael Monroe of Scipio, Utah and Kimberly Bennett of Denver, Colorado; step-daughter, Carolyn Hryorchuk of Southlake; 4 Grandchildren: Mike Monroe, Joseph Monroe, Austin Monroe and Evie Horvath; 2 step-grandchildren: Lauren Whiddon and Taylor Wallace; 5 Great Grandchildren: Lane Monroe, Brynlee Monroe, Kooper Monroe, Rossi Monroe and Graceland Monroe; 2 step-greatgrandchildren: West Whiddon and Daxton Wallace.

Services will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at McCauley Funeral Chapel in Franklin, Texas.  Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery. If you are immune compromised, we ask kindly that you wear a mask to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.