Darryl Lance

Bentley

Mr. Darryl Lance Bentley, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Mr. Darryl was born October 18, 1963, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia. Later Mr. Darryl furthered his education and received an Associate's Degree at Griffin Technical College. He then continued to fulfill his educational career and received a Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.

Mr. Darryl was a Baptist that accepted Christ as his Savior on February 27, 1977, at the age of 13 and was united with Mount Zion Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, where he served as a faithful member. He united in holy matrimony with Sheila Watts on December 28, 1999, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their union was blessed with 2 children.

On June 9, 1983, Mr. Darryl enlisted into the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on June 1, 1987. Later, he became self-employed and started his own business, "Bentley Transports LLC." In his leisure time he enjoyed attending sporting events and spending time with his family and friends. He was also very active in his community. He was a former boy scout leader, member of North Ward, a volunteer coach for Spalding County Parks and Recreation, a member of the initial Youth Association of Mount Zion (YAMZ), and he was an active member in the Henry Johnson Sunday School Class.

Mr. Darryl Lance Bentley departed this life on November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Minor and Annie Winlock and Minnie Pointer. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Sheila Bentley; sons, Darryl Bentley Jr. and Devin L. Bentley; his parents, Margaret W. Bentley and Carnovsky G. (Kathy) Bentley; grandfather, Harry Bentley Sr.; sister, Rhea Bentley; brother, Armond Bentley; mother- in-law, Ester (Leslie) Patton; father- in-law, Larry (Shirley) Jones; sister in- laws, Tabitha Jones and Ellen McGill (Robert) Miller; brother- in- laws, Jefferey (Theresa) Jones and Jason (Sherrie) Jones.