Pocahontas- Burley Bennett, 86, passed away April 19, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Burley was born October 15, 1928 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Lee and Beatrice Bryant Bennett. Burley is survived by his wife of 52 years Vertia Rae, daughter Donna Rowl and son James Bennett. Grandchildren Adam Askins, Thomas Rowl, Steven Rowl, Jason Rowl, Amber Rowl, Jessica Rudssell, Z. J. Askins, Ashley Terry, Cody Bennett, 7 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Brothers Rufus Bennett and Little Bill Bennett, sisters Bobbie Griffith and Betty Greg. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-son Randall Askins, great-grandchildren Lukeous Jay Rowl and Jason Waynes Jr. Brothers Thomas Bennett, Big Bill Bennett, Ronald Bennett, sisters Mary Rogers and Lucille Bennett. He enjoyed wood working he built swings, bird houses and many other things. He loved to sing. And he was proud to call Arkansas home. The family will receive friends Friday, April 24, 2015 from 1-2 p.m. at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service immediately following at 2 p.m. celebrating his life with Barry Chaffin officiating. Burial will be at Old Union Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steven Rowl, Thomas Rowl, Jason Rowl, Terry Baker, Fred Acree, Wayne Eggleston.