Charles James Bennett (Chuck) passed away on January 8 ^th at approximately 5:45 A.M., after a long illness in Camarillo, CA.

Charles was born July 6, 1965 in Torrance, California to Robert Glenn and Myrna Cherie Bennett. Charles was the last child born in this family, sometimes referred to as "Tail-end Charlie"!

He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Bennett of Camarillo, Mother Myrna Bennett of Camarillo, sister Cherie Schmid (Paul) of Ojai, brothers Michael (Sherri) Bennett of Vermillion, Ohio, Steven (Holly) Bennett of Camarillo, and sister Laurie (Ruth) Bennett of Camarillo.  Aunts Suzanne (Al) M Bennett Sagrati and Carolyn (Pete) Hawley Pedersen.  Nieces and Nephews Karen Cardier, Christopher Carmichael, Norman Alsup, Bryan Alsup, Brian Bennett, Glenn Bennett, Justin Bennett, Julie Bennett and Samantha Bennett. Great nieces and nephews Andrea Carmichael, Athena Cardier, Arianne Akeson and Axle Akeson.

Chuck was predeceased in death by his Grandparents Florence Marie (Beckman) & Glenn Ferris Bennett, Father Robert Glenn Bennett, Uncles James George Bennett and John Very Bennett and Sister Charlene Alsup.

Most recently Chuck was a Corporate Vice President and Division Manager in the Fence Factory family of companies in California. He started working in the family business at about age 10. Learning the skills as well as the "tricks of the trade" at an early age prepared him to assist in building the company into the closely held family business and dominant force in the industry that it is today. Upon graduating from high school in 1984, Chuck immediately began working in what was at the time the Agoura Hills, CA location of Fence Factory as the shop welder. He learned and earned his way eventually to be the Manager of that division of the company and gained the love, admiration and respect of everyone who worked with him. Family members, employees, vendors and especially customers and clients, were always aware of his obvious empathy and his desire to please. It was evident in Chuck that his passion to help people was always in the front of his mind and everyone knew that after working with and for him. Not one for pomp and circumstance, Chuck always kept a low profile but made his presence felt when necessary.

Chuck was proud of his family heritage and good work ethic that his parents and grandparents instilled in him. He spent most of his young adult summers away from Southern California visiting his grandparents on the Bennett dairy farm in Laceyville, PA, shoveling manure and helping in the barn and milk house anyway he could. Some of his life's best memories were rekindled anytime he drove by or was downwind of a dairy farm, remembering his much-loved grandparents, father, aunt and uncles.

Chuck attended Blanche Reynolds Elementary School, Elmhurst Elementary School, Cabrillo Junior High and Buena High School in Ventura, CA.

Chuck enjoyed football and basketball at a young age, but his athletic connection in his youth was wrestling. Rooting for his favorite football team the Green Bay Packers, camping in his motorhome and enjoying time with his family, wife and friends were what really made him happy.

Being the last of six, Chuck seemed to have the misfortune of usually getting caught in the act of the same type of mischief his brothers and sisters "got away with" while growing up, that was "Tail-end Charlie"!

He will be so deeply missed but his legacy is one that will not be forgotten. Rest in peace little Brother!

A service for Chuck was held Sunday, January 12 at 11AM at Griffin Family Funeral Chapel, 1075 East Daily Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010. A reception followed hosted at Las Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Dr., Camarillo, immediately after the service.

A graveside service will be held on Friday January 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM, in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery in Laceyville, PA, with Pastor Vickie Ellis officiating. Chuck will be interred with his Uncle James Bennett next to his Father Robert Bennett.

Arrangements in Pennsylvania, are entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com