James L. Bennington, age 52, of the Everton Community, passed away surrounded by his family and friends, on May 2, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond after a long and hard battle with esophageal cancer.  He is the son of Minnie Banks Grizzell and the late James Bennington.

On June 4, 1994, in Connersville he married Shelly Stapleton.  They were able to spend 27 years together and were blessed with two children.

James served for 4 years in the U.S. Navy.  He had worked for 26 years as a machinist for H & E Machine.  James enjoyed racing his '67 Camaro, spending time with his family, collecting guns, and going hunting and fishing.  He had attended a long-range shooting school.

In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by his stepfather, Wilbur Grizzell; daughter, Montana Bennington; son Preston (Emmy Dehner) Bennington; brother, Norman Bennington; half-brother, Roland Bennington; step-brother, Kenny (Mary) Grizzell; step-sister, Ginetta (Jody) Cole; Father and Mother in law, Robert and Sue Stapleton; brothers in law, Bobby Stapleton and Mike (Beth) Stapleton; and sisters in law Missy Chasteen and Kelly (Larry) Nichols.  He will be missed by many, including 3 special friends, J.D. Miller, David Lakes and Zane Cool.

He is preceded by his father; a brother, Brian Kelly; grandparents, Betty & Carl Banks and Hazel & Roland Bennington and several aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at Crosspoint Biker Church.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.