Garey Steven "Doc" Bennett

Garey Steven “Doc” Bennett, 68, of Naylor, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, after a short illness. Born in Homerville on November 13, 1957, he was the son of the late Marvin and Nancy Bass Bennett. Garey served honorably in the United States Navy. In 1985 he graduated as an EMT Medic, later earned his master’s degree, and worked as a Registered Nurse at South Georgia Medical Center for 32 years. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity and held a deep passion for motorcycles.

He is survived by his niece, Nikki (Derek) Nowell of Naylor; nephews, Tilman Bennett of Naylor, Jason Dykes and Joey (Dana) Dykes, both of Jacksonville, Florida; great-nephews, Kamron Whitfield and Jayden Odom of Naylor, Julian Dykes of Jacksonville, and Clarence Garner of Lake Park; great-nieces, McKenzie Seprish and Madison Seprish; sister-in-law, Patricia Bennett of Naylor; and special friends, Billy and Vena Poole of Jacksonville.

Garey was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gerald Bennett, and his great-nephew Logun Nowell.