Earl Edward Bennett, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Ravenwood Nursing Care Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born June 8, 1930, in Hagerstown, MD, he was one of five children to the late Earl Edward, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Bennett. Known as "Kirk" to his band mates of Art Gaines Jazz Ensemble, Earl was the lead and drummer for the group. He served in the Marine Corp and received an honorable discharge. Earl worked and retired from Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA for more than 30 years. Earl was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who liked Cadillacs, enjoyed dancing, watching sports, and reading the newspaper. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Bennett, his wife of 59 years, Eliza Bennett, his sister, Sadie Robinson, and his daughter Lisa Campbell. Earl is survived by one sister, Ruth Bennett; one brother, Joseph Bennett; one daughter, Diane Duncan; two sons, Eugene Hudgins and Roland Bennett; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held at 11am, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Rev. Pam Parson will officiate. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by Joint Veterans Council an Marine League of Hagerstown. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.