Mr. William "Billy" Bennett, age 45, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and formerly of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon August 7, 2013 at the Erlanger Health Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Billy was born March 23, 1968 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Henry and Helen Bennett.

He is survived by his long-time companion and partner, David Braddock of Chattanooga, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Larissa and Brent Chadwick; nephews, Ross and Reade Chadwick all of Rocky Face, GA; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

At Billy's request there will be no visitation or funeral held. A small gathering of his family and friends will be held at Colonial Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Anderle officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the American Diabetes Association, 5805 Lee Hwy. #204, Chattanooga, TN, 37421-3546.

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org