McMinnville resident and Miami, Fla., native Steven Allen Bennett, 62, was born Dec. 5, 1955 and died March 3 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness.

A corrections officer with the Florida Department of Prisons and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Alton and Laura Yates Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Bennett; and sister, Grace Martinez.

He is survived by two sisters, Darlene Blanton of Spencer and Pat Collver of Michigan; brother Jerry Bennett of Florida; fiancée Wanda Smith of McMinnville; three nieces, Michelle and Tammy Bennett, and Tracy Blanton; two nephews, Glynn and Joe Blanton; three special great-nephews, Dakota and Kenny Bennett, and Haygen; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be no visitation or service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.