ROBERT LEE BENNETT was born on Friday June 3, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Gertha Mae and Benjamin Franklin Bennett. Robert was the eighth child. His brother Elvin Williams, his sisters Rosie Amelia-Wells, Bennie Jean Lewis, Belva Lee Cole and Delores F. Brown, his mother-in-law Helga Campbell and sister-in-law Janet Cain, all preceded him in death. Before moving to Detroit Robert attended public schools in Pulaski County in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Always with a wide grin, Robert was affectionately called, “Brother” by the family. He loved cooking (he had hidden talents), playing cards (Bid Whist) and watching Westerns. Robert (Brother) was at every family function and very supportive in making sure the events were successful. He loved taking road trips, especially to Arkansas to visit his family whom he loved and dearly missed.

April 28, 2000, Robert and Brigette Campbell were wedded in holy matrimony and together raised their daughter, Bacarie. They were together for 34 years. Brigette, “Robert was the best man. I couldn’t have found a better man. He had such the sense of humor. And he was old-fashioned when it came to what a man was supposed to be. He was kind to everyone and was very caring.”

Robert started working at Chrysler around 1967 or 68 and worked until he retired in 2002. Robert Lee Bennett passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. Treasuring his memories are his beloved wife, Brigette and their daughter Bacarie (Aaron) Campbell. His second wife, Grace Thomas and their children Nonyell Nash, Raquel (Tasha) Thomas, Heath (Donny) Thomas and Jacques (Gwendolyn) Thomas. His son, Charles Edward was from his first marriage to the late Elizabeth Bennett.

His grandchildren Aaron (AJ), Ariane, Ashlie, Bailey (Osman), Jacques Jr., Jonathan, Laya, Peyton, Shelbie, Temple, Thorton and Tremon of Detroit, Michigan. His brother-in-law Eric Campbell of Eastpointe, Michigan. His sisters-in-law Ursula Burse and Daniela Stewart and both from Minnesota. His siblings, Essie Bynum, Joyce Bunning, Mary (Daryl) Smith, Brenda Faye Bennett, Willie Easter (Willie) Smalley, Benjamin (Joy) Bennett and Patricia Bennett all of Little Rock, Arkansas. He has a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends will miss him dearly.