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John Jackson Bentley

March 28, 1917 - February 16, 2008
Service
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Wednesday 2/20, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 2/19, 6:18 am

John Jackson Bentley, 90, of Carrollton and fomerly of Stanton, died on Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Forney. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton with Van Pendergrass, minister of Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton officiating. Jack Bentley was born on March 28, 1917, in Benjamin, Texas and married Marjorie Blackerby on May 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Bentley was a longtime member of the Webb Chapel Church of Christ and served as an Elder at the Church of Christ in Farmers Branch. During World War II, he served in the United States Army as a Master Sergeant and was awarded several medals, including two Purple Hearts. In 1948, he started a furniture and appliance store, Bentley's of Stanton. Mr. Bentley was also involved in real estate for over 60 years, including 35 years dedicated to Civil Service with HUD and F.D.I.C. He retired at the age of 87 in 2005. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Bentley of Carrollton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Diane and David Wright of Marietta, Georgia, Jane Ellen and Garland Bowers of Lubbock, and Elizabeth Jan and Bobby Childress of Ft. Worth; two sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Ricka Bentley of Midland and Thomas Emmett and Belinda Bentley of Forney; one sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and John Hildebrand of Flagstaff, Arizona. Pappaw will be missed by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Coats Bentley and his sister, Patricia Moffett. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Berean Children's Home, P.O. Box 1009, Brookhaven, Mississippi 39602-0109 or to American Cancer Society, 2304 Wadley, Midland, Texas 79705. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Wednesday 2/20, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Tuesday 2/19, 6:18 am

John Jackson Bentley, 90, of Carrollton and fomerly of Stanton, died on Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Forney. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton with Van Pendergrass, minister of Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton officiating. Jack Bentley was born onContinue Reading

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Austin Anderson left a message on November 30, -0001:
I had meet and visited with Mr. Bently numerous times. Mostly while working with his son Thomas. I always felt like he was one of a last of his kind. A man from the greatest generation in U.S. history.The kind of man who should be and was respected by all.
Jim Henry left a message on November 30, -0001:
Haven't gotten to see or speak with Mr. Bentley in quite some time, but he sure did leave a long lasting impression on me when I did speak with him. He was a very wise and intelligant man and I'm glad to have crossed his path.
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