Fred Thomas Bentley

Fred Thomas Bentley September 6, 1939 – November 18, 2017 Dad went home to be with his Precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 6:00 PM.Mr. Bentley was a member of West Lenoir Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a cofounder and a dedicated roofer for Bentley Roofing for over 60 years.Dad was a loyal, humble and kind man!He loved everyone who crossed his path.Dad loved dogs, old trucks and Pepsi Cola.He was a loyal father, son, brother, grandfather and husband!Dad will be greatly missed!We love you with all of our hearts!We will see you on the other side Dad.Love you always and forever.Go rest high on that mountain. Mr. Bentley was born in Caldwell County to the late Conley and Faye Bentley.He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Wayne Anthony Bentley and his beloved brothers, Stanley, Clyde, Collis and Ken. Survivors include his daughter, Terisa Bentley; her children, Jesse “Tyler” Clark (wife Rebecca), Denisa Gragg and Jorden Gragg; daughter, Denisa Kent (husband Horry); their children, Kaleia and Kendria; his son, Frank Bentley (wife Donna); their children, Kasey and Anthony; his son, Dale Bentley (wife Jennifer); their children, Abby and Victoria; brothers, Major, Jay Van, Kelly; sisters, Susie, Gail, Irene and Lorene. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 2:30 PM at Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Nicky Waters officiating.Interment will follow the service at Belleview Cemetery beside his beloved son.Pallbearers will be Terisa Bentley, Kelly Bentley, Jesse “Tyler” Clark, Rick Woods, Horry Kent and Brian Hodge. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.