Henry Ray Bentley

Henry Ray Bentley of Jenkins, Kentucky age 85 was born to the late Jacob Garlin Bentley and the late Aggie Hall Bentley on September 22, 1939. He entered eternal lifeon January 7, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH about 4:25. He was married to the late Brenda Gail Baker Bentley. To this union was born Kim Bentley of Jenkins, Henry "Bubs" Bentley II of Jenkins and Brian Bentley of Jenkins. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Kole Bentley, Klint Bentley, and Kayla Jackson. Six great grandchildren: Luke, Laikyn, Madison, Raelynn, Jayden and Braxton; one sister: Ann Baker of Dryden, Virginia as well as a host of relatives and friends to mourn Henry's passing.

Other than his wife and parents, Henry was preceded in death by one grandson: Henry "Axel" Bentley; five brothers: Charles, Claude, Jesse, Junior and Douglas; three sisters: Geneva Sizemore, Barbara June and infant girl.

Growing up at Millstone, Kentucky Henry learned the value of family and friends. He especially enjoyed the big Sunday dinners that his mom cooked. He often shared stories from those days. But he never included how his mom always had his favorite chicken and dumplings and spoiled him. Henry loved his family and spending time with them especially the children. He loved his Savior and Lord as well as his Pastor Bill Craft and his church family. He loved spending time with friends and watching NASCAR racing. Henry enjoyed his profession of coal mining and heavy equipment owner/operator where he made many friends. Henry was a people person enjoying conversations with many who would sometimes become friends. He was always ready to pull a joke on you but he enjoyed you giving it back to him too.

Visitation will be a Letcher Funeral Home Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5 pm for family and 6pm for friends.

Funeral will be at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Craft and Jeffery "Jabo" Miles officiating on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1 PM.

Burial will follow in the Mossie Baker Cemetery at Sandlick, Kentucky.