Don Carlos Bentley (98) was born August 16, 1918 to Jerome K. and Fannie Bentley in Paluxey, TX. He passed from his earthly life and into the presence of God on September 17, 2016. He was the oldest child with four younger sisters. Don graduated from Arp High School and went on to graduate from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas in 1941.

He was working in Marshall, Texas and preaching at the Church of Christ there when he met and eventually married the love of his life, Melba Rogers. They celebrated their 70th anniversary before her passing on November 22, 2013. During their marriage, they had two sons, Don Rogers and Alan Cole and one daughter, Judith Karel.

Don served as a minister in Spring, Texas and later at the Highway 249 Church of Christ. He was also an elder there until his passing. On occasion, he continued preaching and at age 93 preached his last sermon.

Don and Melba lived over sixty years in Houston and he held two jobs during that time. He worked as an accountant at Rice University for over ten years. He then worked at W.S. Farish & Co. for 30 years. He retired from that job when he was 76 years old.

Don is survived by his children, Don R. Bentley (Terri), Alan C. Bentley (Kim) and Judith Williams (Mike), one sister, Kearby Eudaley of Thornton, CO. and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.

Don was a man who loved the Lord and loved and served Him and his fellow men his entire life.

Revelation 14:13 - "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works will follow them."