Wilmer D. Bennett Sr.

Wilmer D. Bennett, Sr. 82, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 29, 1942 to Alfred and Zella Marie (Chamberlain) Bennett at Liberal, KS.

On November 1, 1959 he married Sharon Sims at Clayton, NM. She preceded him in death.

Wilmer worked as a lifelong Truck Driver who loved his career; retiring in 2005. He enjoyed fishing at Clark County Lake, hunting, scrapping, and working on cars. Wilmer also loved raising Appaloosa Horses and drinking coffee at the coffee shop. 

Wilmer is survived by his Son- Justin Bennett and wife Cherl of Kismet, KS; Two Daughters- Vickie LaVonne Daniels of Hallowell, KS and Corrina Renee Paloma of Kansas City, MO; Two Brother in Laws- Roger Hoskinson of Liberal, KS and Albert Everett Hoskinson, Jr. of Coco Beach, FL; One Sister in Law- Kay Allen Hoskinson of Kentucky; Eleven Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren. 

He was also preceded in death by his Son, Wilmer D. "Willie" Bennett, Jr.; Two Sister in Laws - Phyllis Jean Hoskinson and Carla Sue Branham.

There will be no public viewing as Cremation has taken place.