Obit of Bentley, Russell Richardson - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 21 Aug 2005 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Bentley, Russell Richardson Russell Richardson Bentley was born on November 22, 1963, in OKC to Helen Elaine Bentley and Russell Duane Bentley. He died November 27, 2002, of heart failure. Russell attended Lake Park Elementary, Western Oaks Junior High, and Putnam City West High School, graduating in 1982. Russell was a loving husband to his wife, Sandy, and a devoted father to his 4-year-old son, R.J. an avid hunter and outdoorsman, Russell's joy was his family and many friends, He was employed at Ben E. Keith as Transportation Manager. His parents" only son, Russell was the beloved brother of his three adoring sisters: Linda, Merry, and Becky Bentley. Russell never met a stranger; he brought incredible laughter and joy into the lives of those who knew him. The world groans at his passing and heaven rejoices at his arrival. His infant daughter, Gracie Madison Bentley, predeceased him. His survivors include his wife, Sandra Elaine Bentley, their son, Russell Richardson "R.J." Bentley, Jr., his stepchildren, Jennifer Rhodes, Alex Riggs, and William Bishop; his mother, Helen Elaine Bentley and his step dad, Jad Hanner; his father, Russell Duane Bentley, his wife Patty Bentley and her son, Brice Taylor; Russell's three sisters and their families: Linda Harrison, husband Tom, their children: Beth, Sarah, Marshall, & Joshua Harrison of Sinton, TX; Merry Buchanan, her children: Claire, Buck, & Grayson Buchanan of Bethany, OK, Becky Fairchild, husband Kyle & their children: Edie & Blair Fairchild of Euless, TX; many loving extended family members, including Sandra's mother, Mona Smith, sister Sharon Larsen & Glen Copeland, their sons, Bill, Jr., Matthew Larsen & Paul Copeland; Sandra's brother Craig & Kim Smith, their children: Craig, Jr., Shawn, Sharon & Brooke Smith and a host of cherished friends. We all loved him sooooooooooo much! Sunday evening viewing will be at Baggerley Funeral Home, 5708 S. Western, OKC. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 am. on Monday, December 2, 2002 at Mustang First United Methodist Church, 211 West Street, Highway 152, Mustang, Oklahoma. All are invited to join the family for the graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13400 N. Kelley, OKC. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for Russ" 4-year-old son, Russell Richardson Bentley, Jr in care of Sandra E. Bentley at Weokie Credit Union, PO Box 26090, OKC 73127. Our heartfelt thanks go to the many area law enforcement teams, church members, neighbors and friends who aided us in our time of great need. Baggerley South 5708 S. Western, OKC Published in the Oklahoman on 12/1/2002. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html