Mark Edwin Bennett, 61, passed away January 19, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah from complications of Covid-19.

Mark, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, was born on April 1, 1959 in Atlanta. As the son of an Air Force veteran, he had the opportunity to live in many states across the country, as well as overseas. Mark, his parents and four siblings, eventually came to Savannah where he graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1977.

Mark retired from the Army Corp of Engineers Real Estate Department, spending much of his time overseas in Naples, Italy negotiating contracts for the United States government, followed by special assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq dealing in land acquisition and management, and overseeing the construction of police departments. He also spent time in Kosovo on special assignment to reorganize the Kosovo Real Estate Program. He earned numerous honors for his work with the Corp of Engineers, including the U.S. Army Commander's Award and the Secretary of Defense Medal. Most recently Mark was the Property Manager for Robin Lance Realty.

Mark is survived by his parents, Robert (Bob) and Roberta Bennett of Richmond Hill, siblings, Robert (Gene) Bennett, Jr. (Gina) of Richmond Hill, Robin Lance (Billy) of Savannah, Gregory Bennett (Diane) of Seymour, TN, and John Bennett (Cindy) of Richmond Hill, as well as goddaughter and niece, Cassady Willard (Daniel), niece, Brannen Bennett, nephews, Victor Bennett, Brandon Hillis (Berkley) and Rancey Sparks (Mandy) and great nieces, Brooklynn Crabb, Marley Crabb, Kayley Ellis, Harper Willard and Blair Willard and great nephew, Luke Willard. Mark also leaves behind an extended family of relations and friends, including Aseel Al Kahfgy and god children Gregory Zupfer, Ellie deBoer, Mila deBoer and Riley deBoer.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Richmond Hill.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.