Rodney O. Bennett, 89, of Silverton, Oregon spent his final years in the loving care of Harmony House in Salem, Oregon. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 26, 1932, and died on February 4, 2022. His passing was peaceful with family by his side. His parents George W. and Myrtle M. (Bliss) Bennett preceded him in death, as did his siblings Shirley and Gordon. Over the course of three decades, Rodney was honored for his distinguished service to his country. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1974 after serving two enlistments for a total of 21 years, 10 months, and 12 days. He was proud to be a veteran. He married the love of his life Phebe Grace (Fleming) on March 26, 1955. They were married for almost 65years when she passed away in December of 2019. He missed her dearly as we all do and is with her now. Rodney was diligent and a hard worker providing for his family. After military retirement he went on to install appliances and later operated his own appliance repair business. He enjoyed quietness and solitude and was also generous to others with his time and gifts. Survivors include descendants and spouses; son Steve(Carol), four daughters: Kathryn, Lucie(Jerry), Barbara(David), and Sandi; eleven Grandchildren; twenty-six Great Grand children; one Great-Great Grandson; and brother-in-law Gail Fleming and his wife Irene. He was known and loved as "Uncle Rodney" by numerous nephews and nieces. Interment with military honors will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon on March 2, 2022, at 9:00 AM. We will gather in memory of Rodney with a potluck meal to be held on the same day at 12:15 PM at Salem Bible Church, 4109 Center St NE, in Salem, Oregon.