Danny Herbert Bentley

Danny Herbert “Herb” Bentley age 71 of Jonancy, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Pikeville Medical Center after a short illness. Herb was born on June 15, 1951, to the late Ernest Turner Bentley and Pinea Mae Fouts Bentley. Herb married his high school sweetheart Lou Ann Akers Bentley on January 30, 1971, and to their union was born two children; Tara Ann (David) Burke of Virgie, and Christopher Herbert (Lisa) Bentley of Rutledge, TN, two grandchildren; Chelsea Ann (Joshua) Green of Pikeville, and Justin Noble Akers of Rutledge, TN. Herb was a disabled coal miner of 19 years. Herb took pride in his work and didn’t regret the sacrifices he made for his family. Herb enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Chris and friends he made early in life. From the time Chris was old enough to go he taught him and passed on his passion for the outdoors. He loved raising a large garden and sharing with his friends and neighbors. He always made sure everyone was fed. Herb loved traveling with Lou Ann, especially trips to Tennessee and taking his grandchildren to Dollywood during summer vacations. Herb was an avid UK fan and his granddaughter Chelsea gifted him a trip to see them in person, which was always a dream of his. His love of basketball grew while he watched his daughter play in school and he was her biggest fan and loudest cheerleader. Herb’s newest baby Lola Mae, his puppy, gave him great joy and companionship. Herb loved people and everyone that knew him or came in contact with him loved and adored him. He greeted everyone with a smile and most often a joke, regardless of how he felt. Everyone will always remember him for his kind nature, warm heart and big smile. Herb was of the Church of Christ faith and rededicated his life to serve the Lord. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers; John Winston (Eartha) Bentley, Ernest Clement Bentley (surviving wife Kiki), Jacob “Jake” Bentley (surviving wife-Janice), three sisters; Erma Mae Bentley, Alice Fern Fleming (surviving spouse Wilson), Jessie Faye Tackett. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by one brother; Wendell Bentley (deceased wife Linda) of Dandridge, TN, four sisters; Polly Jane (Deceased husband, LD) Mullins of Virgie, Geraldine (William) Meade of Deane, Betty Sue (Robert) Bentley of Jackhorn, Louise Lavern (Lonnie) Mullins of Sevierville, TN, two grandchildren; Chelsea Ann (Joshua) Green of Pikeville, Justin Noble Akers of Rutledge, TN. Along with a host of nieces, nephews and life long friends. It could never be put into words how much Herb was loved and loved us. He never hesitated to make sure you knew it. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Church of Christ Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Joe Trivette Cemetery at Jonancy. Visitation will begin on Thursday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with nightly services beginning at 7:00PM.

Danny Herbert Bentley

June 15, 1951 - June 28, 2022