Henderson, KY – Edward Eugene Bentley, 62, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. He was born on November 16, 1957 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to the late Morris Dixon and Lorene (Sizemore) Bentley.
Edward worked hard for his whole life spending time as a tanker for Pittsburg Tank and Tower then as a trucker for Meuth Construction Supply, Inc. A man of God, he belonged to Garvinwood Baptist Church in Evansville, Indiana and Geneva Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky. He loved and cared for his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Mayes; son, Kelly Bentley; stepchildren, Tony and Damon Bentley, Tiffany Jones; grandchildren, Diamond and Killian Bentley; step grandchildren, Kayla and Bradlee Jones; great grandchildren, Tobias Edward Eugene Bentley, James Lee Fenwick, Kamdyn King, Alexis Jones and a sister, Sondra Tyrie.
Edward is preceded in death by his siblings, Morris Bentley, James Franklin Bentley, Douglas Bentley, Ricky Alen Bentley, Ollie Dixon Bentley, Mary Jane Bentley and Sharon Dale Bentley.
A private celebration of Edward’s life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Angie Dunn says
Sorry for your loss. Love u guys.
Stephen ray wortman says
Edie was like a brother to me he taught me how to work how to be man he was the true meaning of honesty im going to miss my friend God was good to Edie
Tara wright says
The greatest papa ever. A wonderful man that will be truely missed . I know him and my dad Bobby koonce be in heaven having long talk w him and all the Bentley men .
Jimmy Mayes says
Prayers for you all so sorry
Mike D Dossett says
Wasnt a Better Man Walking This Earth Than Eddie Bentley Was Man Worked Like a Mule His Entire Life Love His Kids And Grand Children Ive Known Him And His Entire Family Sense i was 12 Years Old i Will Be 61 Next Month His Goal in His Life Was To Take Care Of Joyce And And The Kids And Grand Kids Thats Exactly What He Did Till He Got Sick And Wasnt Able To Anymore, Rest In Peace Eddie Bentley My Long Time Child Hood Friend Till We Meet Again.
Lee Hall says
Known eddie and the family for a very long time. One of the best men i can say ive met over the years. Praying for joyce kelly joe damon tony and the rest of the family. R.I.P eddie.