Nelson L. Bennett

Nelson L. Bennett, 68, of Cumming went home to be with his wife, Patty, aside the Lord’s throne on Tuesday, November 4, 2026.

Know affectionally to most as “Tag”, he dedicated his life to the open road as a lifelong truck driver. He got his start behind the wheel at Joe K. Smith Trucking before eventually building a career as an owner-operator prior to his retirement. Outside of work, Nelson loved being outdoors and cherishing time with his family. Above all else, his greatest joy in life was being a devoted father and Papa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lou Hayes Haynes Roper and Major Bennett, his brother, James Bennett, and a nephew, Bobby Bennett.

He is survived by his 3 children, Rick (Shannan) Bennett, Jessica (Eugene) Goodwin, Brittney Bennett, son-in-law, Derrick Foster, and 6 grandchildren, Austin Bennett, Noah (Leigh) Goodwin, Liz Goodwin, Dakota (Brie) Bennett, Memphis Bennett, Hunter Bennett Foster, sister, Jane (Alan) Chambers, sisters-in-law, Irene Bennett, Linda Hood, Charlene Turner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Sawnee View Gardens with Rev. Craig Richard officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 5640 Oak Grove Circle; Cumming, GA 30028.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at ingramfuneralhome.com.