Gary Bentley

Gary Wayne Bentley, 80 of Chaffee, Missouri died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 8, 1944 in Chaffee, Missouri to Ardello and Lucille Riehn Bentley.  He was to married Rheta Winonia Bentley for thirty-six years and she preceded him in death.  He later married Joyce Ann Sample on July 20, 2012.

He graduated from Chaffee High School in 1962 and was a life long resident.  He was employed by Power & Control Associates and Proctor and Gamble for 42 plus years as senior mechanical fabricator.   He was a member of the General Baptist Church in Chaffee.  Gary was a lifelong gospel musician playing guitar for the Soul Crusaders.  He led his life witnessing to others and being and advocate for God.

Gary is survived by his wife, Joyce; four sons, Tim (April) Bentley of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Gary Lynn (Theresa) Bentley of Commerce, Missouri; Stephen (Crystal) Bentley of Chaffee; two daughters, Cheryl Lucey of Chaffee and Becky Miller of Jackson, Missouri; two sisters, Lawanda Talley and Bonnie Sadler; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Mark Lincoln; a daughter, Kim Helt; four brothers, Billy Lee, Glenn, bob and Danny Bentley; three sisters, Wilma Jean Hanlon, Thelma Jackie Mansker and Mabel Kinder and a grandson, Brandon Bentley.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the General Baptist Church in Chaffee.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the church with Rev. Jim Davis    officiating.

Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee.