David Russell Bennett, Sr., age 77, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at U.K. Kings Daughters Medical Center. Born on May 11, 1949, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Helen Rickey Bennett.

David was a U.S Army veteran and a retired detective with the Portsmouth Police Department.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Bowling Bennett and his loving family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brant Preston Funeral Service.