Frank William "Bill" Bennett, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Frank was born in Rome, GA to the late Tom Bennett and Addie Nelson Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Sorrells Bennett. His brother, Gene Bennett, is of Woodstock, GA.

Frank was a policeman in Kennesaw and Calhoun, Georgia in the 1960's. Frank and Margaret owned and operated Chow Line Restaurant, Lynn's Clothing and Lynn's Uniforms in Calhoun, GA. They owned and operated Lynn's Uniforms in Rome, GA. He was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church and very active with the care ministry.

He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Autry (Dr. Rodney Autry) of Gloucester, VA; five grandchildren, Jonathan Autry (Rebecca), Joshua Autry (Jennifer), Jeremiah Autry, Joseph Autry, and Jessica Byrnside (Anthony); and five great grandchildren, Elijah Autry, Josiah Autry, Naomi Autry, Savannah Byrnside, and Luke Byrnside.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 10 am to 11 am on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Macon Funeral Home. Service to follow at 11 am.

Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate.

Burial will be at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Autry, Joshua Autry, Jeremiah Autry, Joseph Autry, Anthony Byrnside and Elijah Autry.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.