Kelly worked as a roofer all of his life and he was a successful businessman. He was an avid hunter and fisher. Kelly will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Shelley Bentley of Lenoir and Kevin Bentley of Lenoir, his grandchildren Ryan Bentley of Lenoir and Kendall Bentley of Lenoir, and his siblings Gail, Irene, Lorene, Suzy, and Major.
In addition to his parents, Kelly was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Burnette Bentley and his siblings Clyde, Ken, Fred, Kyle, Jay Van, and Stanley.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to McCreary Cancer Center, here: https://www.caldwellmemorialfoundation.org/giving/donate
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kelly Wayne Bentley.