Henry Elihu Bennett, 49, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Henry was born June 28, 1975, in Manhattan, New York, the son of Dale and the late Diane (Krushel) Bennett. He attended Carmen Road School, Massapequa Park, Long Island, New York. In 2001 he moved to a community residence in Defiance. His life revolved around working at Quadco in Stryker and he hated missing a day due to weather or illness. Henry's two great passions were food and animals. He marked his year with holidays, birthdays, and events. A highlight was attending the Defiance County Fair and stopping for pie and ice cream after visiting the animals. His housemate Roger was like a brother to him. He loved spending time with his Bennett aunts, uncles, and cousins. They made his last Christmas so incredibly special.

Surviving are his parents, Dale and Linda Bennett of Sherwood; stepbrothers, Ernie (Janine) Collier and Brandon (Stephanie) Collier, both of Long Island, New York; nephew, Ian Ambrose of Connecticut; nieces and nephews, James, Christopher, Emily, Ryan, and Riley Collier of Long Island. His extended family includes Melissa, Teresa, Ben, Don, and Brian. He also had many friends at the Defiance County Board of DD and Quadco. Henry was preceded in death by his mother, Diane; and a sister, Jodi; grandparents, Rex and Avis Bennett and Ruth Smith.

Visitation for Henry Elihu Bennett will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood. Funeral services for Henry will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, in the funeral home with Pastor George Goller officiating. Interment will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Cecil, Ohio.  Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Friday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Defiance County Humane Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.oberlinturnbull.com.