Foster Everett Bennett 91, of Beaumont, TX; passed Jun. 15, 2026.

Services will be held Saturday, Jun. 27, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church 3099 Brenham St. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be at 1:15PM Jun. 29, 2026, in Houston National Cemetery Houston, TX.

Foster Everett Bennett was born February 10th, 1935, in Waxia, Louisiana to the late Willie and Rosa Bennett.
He was a graduate of Charlton Pollard High School class of 1952; after graduating high school he enlisted in the US Air Force. Foster served in the Korean War and Vietnam War, after 20 years of serving his country, he retired in June 1972. He later went on to further his education at Lamar University where he received his bachelor's degree in 1975.

In April 1975 he united in holy matrimony to Mercedes Turner, He was employed with Mobil Oil working as a 1st Class Electrician retiring in 1983. After he retired, he volunteered at Homer Elementary School tutoring young kids. He joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in 1976 under the leadership of Rev. G. W. Winters. Foster was faithful church member until his health failed him. He worked diligently in the church serving in many capacities. He began his ministry as a member of the male chorus, a member of the Brotherhood, attending Sunday School, Sunday Services, Prayer meeting, later becoming an ordained Deacon, and he also worked in the financial office.

Foster was a quite God-fearing man who enjoyed writing poetry and studying the word of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather.

June 15, 2026, in the early morning Foster answered the Master's call," Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23

He preceded in death by two sons: Troy Bennett, and Robert E. Turner III; one sister Verlee Broussard, and one granddaughter Natosha Mouton.

He leaves to cherish a devoted and loving wife of 51 years Mercedes Bennett, six daughters Renorda Bennett of Beaumont, Texas; Sandra Mouton (Keith) of Angleton, Tx; Karen Mingo of Hutto Texas; Paula Turner of Beaumont, Texas; Laura Brown (Trenton) of Hampton, VA, and Jasmine Amador of Houston. Thirteen grandchildren, Nineteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com