John G.

Bennett

John G. Bennett

April 9, 1952 – September 23, 2026

…And now John is safely home in the arms of God. He left this world leaving so many treasures for us to remember him by. John’s favorite scripture in the Message Bible was Romans 12:1-2 “Here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping eating, going-to-work, and walking around life-and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him.”

John’s life as a Christian began in 1967 in Houston. He enjoyed handing out Bible tracts in the Montrose area. He displayed his faith in Jesus until the day his life on earth so tragically ended.

In the 90’s he made two trips to Viet Nam with Voice of the Martyrs. One of his most meaningful ministry opportunities was smuggling Bibles into hands of the persecuted Church.

The greatest gift God gave John, outside of his beautiful wife of 47 years Cathy, was his sculpting talent. He began this journey in 1976. In 2010 John was designated Texas State Three Dimensional Artist by the 81st Legislature of Texas. His works have been displayed in the White House, The National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth, The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville just to name a few. He has had numerous commissioned pieces, among which are the bronze mockingbirds for the Fredericksburg “Main Street Mockingbirds’ children’s book.

For ten years John’s studio was the Agave Gallery on San Antonio St. in Fredericksburg. His work is now at the Charles Morin Gallery on Main Street.

John faithfully led a Connect Group every Thursday for six years. John and Cathy loved sharing their home with their Bridge Church family.

John Gordon Bennett was the second son of James Bennett and Leona (McCreary) Bennett. His brother Jim and Sister Annette both live in Fredericksburg. Thanks to Cathy’s brothers John has many nieces and nephews.

John has been laid to rest at the foot of the “Angel of the Infants” at the Greenwood Cemetery in Fredericksburg on of his last and most significant works.

As beautiful as John’s sculptures are – John is God’s masterpiece and will always be the love of Cathy’s life.

A Celebration of Johns life will take place on Saturday November 7, 2026 at 11:00am in the Bridge Church Fredericksburg. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Voice of the Martyrs by calling 800-747-0085 or mailing to Voice of the Martyrs 1815 SE Bison Road Bartlesville OK 74006, or the charity of your choice.