Justin M. Bennett

Justin Bennett, 38, of Rockford, Illinois went to Heaven to be with his mother Sandra Lee Bennett. He passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital with family by his side.

Justin was born Feburay 16, 1982 at Swedish American Hospital, son of Sandra Lee Bennett and Jeffrey Allen Bennett. He went to Walker Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle School and graduated from Guilford High School. Justin attended Universal Technical Institute where he graduated in Nascar Technician Training. He had a great passion for go-kart racing. Justin's hobbies included Nascar, fishing, listening to music, building race/go-kart engines and he loved spending time with his family at the beach in warm weather. He is known for having a big smile and huge heart. Justin would go out of his way to help anyone in need, even if that included giving the shirt off of his own back. He was employed in construction as a Foreman. Justin will be dearly missed.

Justin is survied by his father, Jeffrey Bennett; grandmother, Berniece Lameyer; brother, Michael Bennett (Erik Switlik); stepfather - Steve Leita; niece, Ava as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins. Justin was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Bennett; grandfathers, Rubert Bennett and Donald Lameyer; grandmother, Betty Bennett; sister, Jessica Bennett; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road Rockford, Illinois 61108. The family would like to thank everyone for reaching out, prayers, and the love they have shared.

Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com