Michael Joseph Bennett, III

Michael Joseph Bennett, III, 21, of Malta, Ohio died at 4:51 AM, Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Grant Medical Center in Columbus as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near New Lexington.

He was born May 15, 1997 in Zanesville, the son of Michael Joseph and Tina (Bobb) Bennett, Jr. of Malta.

Michael was a 2015 graduate of Morgan High School. Following graduation, Michael went to work for LafargeHolcim North America Concrete Plant in Columbus. He had many enjoyments and favorite pastimes in life, including  hunting and fishing, but his real passion was motorcycles, dirt bikes and trucks.  Michael began riding motorcycles and such at the age of three and loved fiddling with anything that had an engine. His family's yard is full of all sorts of motorized vehicles. Michael enjoyed riding his toys with his friends, as a result, he joined the Bent Rim Bunch Motorcycle Club in Malta, while a member he spent time riding with people who also enjoyed the thrill of living life on two wheels.

In addition to his parents who loved him so much, Michael is survived by his "little-big" brother, Guy Joseph Bennett of Malta; his beloved sisters, Dellamie Jude Bennett and Destiny Marie Bennett of Columbus and his dear niece, Leyla Bennett.

The Bennett family will receive family and friends 2:00 PM-8:00 PM, Friday, July 6, 2018 at GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME, 36 N. BUCKEYE ST., CROOKSVILLE.  Funeral services and a celebration of Michael's life will follow at  8:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home with Monty Hurst presenting the service.  Michael will be cremated following the services.

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