Claude Bentley Obituary
In loving memory of Claude Bentley of Monroe, Georgia, who departed this world on April 22, 2025 at the age of 95. Claude leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claude Bentley to pay them a last tribute.
As Claude departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Claude may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Claude leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Betty Bentley (Brown); his wife Carol Ann Bentley (Cox); and his parents, Claude Andrew Bentley, Sr. and Bobbie Loe Bentley (Griffin). He is survived by: his children, Andy Bentley (Ava) of Monroe and Robin Craig of Monroe; and his brother Johnny Dean Bentley (Joann) of Jonesboro. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the TIM Stewart Funeral Home (209 S Hammond Dr, Monroe, GA 30655). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of TIM Stewart Funeral Home (209 S Hammond Dr, Monroe, GA 30655). A burial will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Melwood Cemetery (5170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Stone Mountain, GA 30083).