Monroe Bentley
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Monroe Freeman Bentley
83, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away February 11, 2016 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born January 30, 1933 in Collin County, Texas, the son of Oscar Franklin and Mary Kate Long Bentley.
He was a member of the Church of Christ in Prairie Grove where he served as Bible Class teacher and Elder.
Monroe retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years and retired from the United Postal Service after 20 years.
He also served for 19 years at the Prairie Grove Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Sylvia Bentley; four children Pam Parker of Frisco, Texas, Robbie Rich of Ohio, David Bentley and wife Jamie of Fayetteville and Connie Casey and husband Robin of Prairie Grove; twelve grandchildren, Allison, Jennifer, Jacob, Christopher, Whitney, Rachel, Chris, Greg, Chelsea, Brandi, William, and Lisa. Sixeen great grandchildren; Asher, Elisha, Liam, Vivenne, Matthew, Parker, Preston, Pax, Chandler, Campbell, Caitlyn, Chloe, Joseph, Ashley, Blair, and Jamie. One sister Bonnie Chambers of Atoka, Oklahoma, and several beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lugibuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Christ in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be : Jacob Bentley, Eli Holland, Dan Bingaman, Robin Casey, Terry Tidwell,
Kenneth Thomas, Jack Scroggins, and Alan Brandley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chris Casey, Wayne Hall, Al Samples, Ira Matthews, and
Charles Berger .
83, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away February 11, 2016 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born January 30, 1933 in Collin County, Texas, the son of Oscar Franklin and Mary Kate Long Bentley.
He was a member of the Church of Christ in Prairie Grove where he served as Bible Class teacher and Elder.
Monroe retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years and retired from the United Postal Service after 20 years.
He also served for 19 years at the Prairie Grove Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Sylvia Bentley; four children Pam Parker of Frisco, Texas, Robbie Rich of Ohio, David Bentley and wife Jamie of Fayetteville and Connie Casey and husband Robin of Prairie Grove; twelve grandchildren, Allison, Jennifer, Jacob, Christopher, Whitney, Rachel, Chris, Greg, Chelsea, Brandi, William, and Lisa. Sixeen great grandchildren; Asher, Elisha, Liam, Vivenne, Matthew, Parker, Preston, Pax, Chandler, Campbell, Caitlyn, Chloe, Joseph, Ashley, Blair, and Jamie. One sister Bonnie Chambers of Atoka, Oklahoma, and several beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lugibuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Christ in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be : Jacob Bentley, Eli Holland, Dan Bingaman, Robin Casey, Terry Tidwell,
Kenneth Thomas, Jack Scroggins, and Alan Brandley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chris Casey, Wayne Hall, Al Samples, Ira Matthews, and
Charles Berger .
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Church of Christ in Prairie Grove.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 65, Space 120
General
Jan 30, 1933
Feb 11, 2016
83
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Tributes
So very sad to read of Mr. Bently's passing. Such a wonderful man. Always had a smile for everyone and was such an inspiration to all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Harold and Allyne
Harold and Allyne Bottoms - friend
Connie and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. He was a great man. Love, Carol
Carol Parker - Friend
Connie, Sylvia, Whitney and your family we are praying for you at this time for peace. May the lord bless you all.
Pattie Mendenhall - Acquaintance
Monroe always had a pleasant smile and a friendly greeting when we met. He will be missed by many especially his family and the PG Senior Center family where he deliver many meals to the elderly. May God bless his families.
Greg Reed - Friend
A finer person you will never meet than Freeman Bentley! He will be missed, but we rejoice with his new resting place. Grace and peace to Sylvia and their fine family.
David L Pratt - Friend
Connie and family I am so sorry for your loss.Freeman was a good man.He will truely be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
love ya D
Doris Spindler - family friend
My heart aches for Aunt Sylvia, Pam, Robbie, David, Connie and their families. Uncle Freeman was one of my life's blessings. And while I grieve and mourn I know that he is with the heavenly father. God's peace for you all.
J'Net Chambers - Niece
We want to give our sympathy to all of his family. It sounds like he lived a truly amazing life and gave all his loved ones memories that will keep him in their hearts forever.
Mark and Donna Lewis - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Church of Christ in Prairie Grove.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 65, Space 120
General
Jan 30, 1933
Feb 11, 2016
83
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