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William Allan Bennie

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

William A. “Bill” Bennie, Jr.

William “Bill” Allan Bennie Jr., 79 of Berryville, Virginia, passed away on March 14, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center.

Bill was born in 1932, in New York City, New York, the son of the late William Alma and Anne Marie Bennie. It was in Central Park where he had a chance meeting with his future wife, Mary Brigid Lydon, after their rowboats collided. They were married on September 3, 1955, in Union City, New Jersey.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Bennie, their seven children, Catherine (Darryl) Copeland of Rome, Georgia, Mary (Randall) Musgrave of Oviedo, Florida, William (Kathy) Bennie of Frederick County, Virginia, Deborah Kline of Berryville, Virginia, Matthew Bennie of Winchester, Virginia, Judith (Michael) DeHaven of Martinsburg, West Virginia and Edward Bennie of Alameda, California. One son, James Bennie, preceded him in death.

Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, Daniel Bennie, Michael Miller, Elizabeth Kline, Sarah Kline, Julia Kline, Paul Musgrave, Noah Musgrave, Shannon Bennie, Lacey Unell, Kayln Bennie Logan Bennie and three great grandchildren, Trent Bennie, Jakob Bennie and Lily Bennie; and one brother, James Bennie of Clifton, New Jersey.

Bill graduated from Murray Hill High School, NYC in 1951 and served in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Afterwards he took a job as a Reading Railroad Watchman until accepting a position as a Metropolitan Police Officer in Washington D.C., retiring in 1976. He continued his career in law enforcement accepting a job as a United States Policeman for FEMA at Mount Weather, Virginia, where he was a Captain. He finally retired in 1994 to follow his interests in travel, reading and history. He was a member of Saint Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church, the Association of Retired Policeman, National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees and the Clarke County Senior Center.

The family held a private memorial service on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, Winchester, Virginia.

Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Mr. Bennie’s name to the John H. Enders Fire Company and Rescue Squad, 9 S. Buckmarsh Street, Berryville, Virginia.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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William A. “Bill” Bennie, Jr. William “Bill” Allan Bennie Jr., 79 of Berryville, Virginia, passed away on March 14, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center. Bill was born in 1932, in New York City, New York, the son of the late William Alma and Anne Marie Bennie. It was in Central Park where he had aContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
As a little girl I thought my Dad was movie star handsome and the smartest man ever. He loved to read and I grew up in a house filled with National Geographics because he was fascinated with history, geography, and so much more. I seldom saw him without a book in his hand so I credit him for my love of reading. Dad loved classical music and I can still remember him taking us to the Kennedy Center to see the National Symphony Orchestra. He also loved to sing and I have never been able to hear Petula Clark's song Downtown or Puff the Magic Dragon without thinking of Dad. He loved my sons as if they were his own and they loved him too. I will miss you Daddy. I will miss you.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
My dad was a hard worker. He did a lot of shift work, which is hard on the body after a few years. Even in his 50's, I remember him sleeping during the day to wake up at dinner time to begin his shift. Our electricity was never shut off, our cars always had gas, food in the house, and never a free lunch ticket or relief vouchers. When we kids were growing up, dad took us all over Washington , DC. The zoo, the mall downtown, Nature centers at Rock Creek park. I remember many days running around a shady park or dinner out at Lyle's steakhouse near Indian Head. I learned how to spend fun times with my own children for not a lot of money by the way I was raised. I miss dad , and I hope he and my brother Jimmy met in heaven and are walking thru the golden streets and sitting at a nice meal prepared by the Lord. Thank you for always helping me and my family out, even though sometimes I did not show my appreciation.
Julie Yancey Brennan left a message on March 16, 2012:
In honor of William Allan Bennie, Julie Yancey Brennan lit a candle.
Julie Yancey Brennan left a message on March 16, 2012:
So sorry for your loss Bill & Kathy (and family) - you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy DeHaven left a message on March 17, 2012:
In honor of William Allan Bennie, Judy DeHaven lit a candle.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Judy DeHaven left a message on March 17, 2012:
I will pray the rosary for you Dad.
Kathy Bennie left a message on March 18, 2012:
Thx Julie, Good to hear from you!
Kathy Bennie left a message on March 18, 2012:
In honor of William Allan Bennie, Kathy Bennie lit a candle.
Bill Bennie left a message on March 18, 2012:
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catherine copeland left a message on March 19, 2012:
As a little girl I thought my Dad was movie star handsome and the smartest man ever. He loved to read and I grew up in a house filled with National Geographics because he was fascinated with history, geography, and so much more. I seldom saw him without a book in his hand so I credit him for my love of reading. Dad loved classical music and I can still remember him taking us to the Kennedy Center to see the National Symphony Orchestra. He also loved to sing and I have never been able to hear Petula Clark's song Downtown or Puff the Magic Dragon without thinking of Dad. He loved my sons as if they were his own and they loved him too. I will miss you Daddy. I will miss you.
Mary E Musgrave left a message on March 24, 2012:
My dad was a hard worker. He did a lot of shift work, which is hard on the body after a few years. Even in his 50's, I remember him sleeping during the day to wake up at dinner time to begin his shift. Our electricity was never shut off, our cars always had gas, food in the house, and never a free lunch ticket or relief vouchers. When we kids were growing up, dad took us all over Washington , DC. The zoo, the mall downtown, Nature centers at Rock Creek park. I remember many days running around a shady park or dinner out at Lyle's steakhouse near Indian Head. I learned how to spend fun times with my own children for not a lot of money by the way I was raised. I miss dad , and I hope he and my brother Jimmy met in heaven and are walking thru the golden streets and sitting at a nice meal prepared by the Lord. Thank you for always helping me and my family out, even though sometimes I did not show my appreciation.
Kayln Bennie left a message on March 18, 2012:
In honor of William Allan Bennie, Kayln Bennie lit a candle.
Logan Bennie left a message on March 18, 2012:
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Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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