Left to cherish his memory are his mother Sue Bentley; his brother Jerry Bentley; his sisters Sharon Moore and Linda Moretz (husband Paul); a niece Beth Hernandez; a nephew Jason Pritchard; three great-nieces Taylor, Nicole, and Ariana; and many beloved friends and many furbabies.
Donnie graduated from Gamewell Collettsville High School in 1973. He spent many years on the road as a truck driver. He drove for Lenoir Mirror in his younger days. Donnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and playing music. He loved nature, both watching nature documentaries and being outdoors.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald "Donnie" Ray Bentley.
