Bobby Ray Bennett, 83, of Hart, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Hart. Bob was born on November 5, 1929 in Floydada, Texas to George Bennett and Alla Compton Bennett. He moved to Hart in 1937. He married Marlene Lambert in 1949 in Sweetwater, Texas. He was a farmer all of his life and later through the years was co-owner of B&K Grocery in Hart, co-owner of B&B Farm Supply and Auto Parts Store in Hart and Bob's Auto Parts in Levelland, Texas. He served 2 terms on the Hart School Board, member of the First United Methodist Church in Hart and a member of the Golden Group. Bob is survived by his lovely wife of many years Marlene Bennett,of Hart, one daughter, Sandy Sides of Lubbock, 5 grandchildren, Kelli Kriston Niuman and husband Jeremy of Nacogdoches, Ricka MaRay Overgoner and husband Brian, of Nacogdoches, Lindsey Marie Holloway and husband Clint of Lubbock, Beau Bennett of Albuquerque, NM, and Shane Bennett of Lubbock, 3 great-grandchildren, Danni Leigh Niuman, Mason Walker Niuman, and Madeline Ella Overgoner, 1 sister-in-law, Sue Bennett of Hart. Bob was preceded in death by 1 son Ricky Ray Bennett, 1 sister, Marguerite McLain, 2 brothers, Ed Bennett and Byron Bennett.