My late husband and I went to Central Bapt. Church with Roy and Mary before they moved to Florida. I will always remember his big smile and friendly ways. They were such a handsome couple. If I wasn't leaving town this morning, I would have had the honor of attending his service.  May God grant you peace and comfort.
              Judy Mebane

Donna, I remember your dad from childhood.  He and my Dad, Jack Arms, were friends and sang in the choir at Alice Bell Baptist.  Also, I am a current member of Central Baptist.  I knew your dad and mom there as well as an adult.  I lost my Dad in 2019.  So sorry for this loss.  May you know God’s presence, comfort, strength and peace…

As a teenage back in the 1970's, I was a member of the Knoxville Fire Department Explorer  program.  Roy was one of the nicest men I have ever met .  Always so kind and encouraging.  I always loved working fires with Roy.  What a great man of character and a great KFD firefighter!

Roy was part of a very large family of uncles, aunts and  lots of cousins!!!!  He enjoyed keeping up with all his extended family and always looked forward to visits and reunions.
He cared about us all.  He truly was the epitome of a Southern gentleman with a genuine kindness and love that will always be remembered and cherished.  
I know he is rejoicing now with a big family reunion just like the ones we had in Tennessee for many years.
Thanks for all the memories Roy! 
With love from your cousin,                                           Linda Kay Bentley Cornwell and family

So many treasured memories with Roy, Mary, and Jean. He is missed.

I feel blessed to have known Roy. 
I met him many years ago at an Elks Dinner and Fashion Show where the men Elks members dressed up in women's clothes and the proceeds from the evening event went to a charity. Roy was one of the models wearing a dress, heels and carrying a purse. 
The next time I saw him I always kidded him I didn't recognize him out of his fashion show costume.
It brings a smile to my heart because  Roy always had that fun spirit, warm heart, gentle soul, true Southern and Christian gentleman. From the first time I had the privilege to meet him until the last visit, he has placed a smile in my heart that will not be forgotten. 
Thank you Roy for all the good memories and I share the sorrow with your family in your passing.

Treasured trip out West to the Grand Tetons. Roy and these special times will remain fondly in my heart forever. God Bless!

Roy was a special person, a true gentleman, and a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers.  I also consider him a Colorado Rockies fan, because he was a Todd Helton fan! Roy was a special soul and a dog lover.  He especially loved my dog, Knox.  He is pictured here feeding ice cream to Pinot, a little shih tzu, belonging to my mom’s friend.

We were so happy to have Roy and my mom, Jean Long stay with us at our home in Colorado.

Roy loved sports.  This picture is of Roy and my mom, Jean Long at my husband John’s softball tournament.

OBITUARY

William Roy Bentley

August 28, 1935 – May 1, 2024

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

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