Willie Jerome Bennett affectionately known as "Big Will" began his life  journey on February 3, 1978 in Pontiac, Michigan, and was a true blessing to Jesse Bennett, Jr., and Norma Grandberry.

On May 19, 2020 he heard a voice from heaven saying, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heaven laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 KJV.

Willie Jerome Bennett leaves to cherish his beautiful memories; his loving and devoted life time partner, Davita Hollen, precious children; Keenan Draper, Keyara Bennett, D'Vajanee Hollen, Samuel Caples, his parents; Jesses Bennett, Jr., Norma Grandberry, his bonus father; Frank Granberry, siblings; Jacqueline Hills, Jesse (Evita) Bennett, III and Marsalis Bennett, nieces; Simone Coleman, Aurryanna Bennett and  Nya Craft, nehews; Jesse (D'MaeA) Bennett, IV., Bryan Craft, and Deonte Bennett, aunts; JoAnna Williams, Annette Settles, Cynthia Carthens (Troy Cheatham) and Delores Bennett, uncles; Willie (Dorothy) Williams, Marvin Bennett and Jerome Bennett.  Also survived by a host of cousins and other loving relatives and friends.

Willie Jerome Bennett was preceded in death by his grandparents; Mealie and Willie James Williams, Jesse and Vinnie Bennett, aunt; Dewanna Williams, uncle; Eugene "Dinky" Carthens",  Melvin Bennett and Alphonso Settles, brother-in- law; Retha "Rico" Hills and great-aunt; Mary (George) Bowditch).

A Family Gathering will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan.

As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have a impact on our community, we are taking steps necessary to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general.  Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.

It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 10 people with a distance of 6 feet.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.