Jacob "Jake" Bentley

March 8, 1947 - February 21, 2022

Jacob “Jake” Bentley age 74 of Long Fork, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 8, 1947, to the late Ernest and Pina Mae Fouts Bentley. He was a retired coal miner. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one son; Timothy Allen Bentley, two brothers; John Winston Bentley, Ernest Clement Bentley, three sisters; Alice Fern Fleming, Jessie Faye Tackett, Erma Mae Bentley. He enjoyed spending time in the garden and dry land fishing. He is survived by his wife; Janice Riddle Bentley, one son; Chris (Michelle) Bentley of Jenkins, two brothers; Wendell Bentley of Dandridge, TN, Danny Herbert Bentley of Jonancy, four sisters; Louise Lavern Mullins of Sevierville, TN, Betty Sue Bentley of Jackhorn, Polly Jane Mullins of Long Fork, Geraldine Meade of Deane, grandchildren; Keegan Bentley, Kaylee Bentley and Courtney (Corey) Mullins. Funeral services will be 1:00PM on Friday February 25, 2022, at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Church of Christ Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Frank Tackett Cemetery at Long Fork. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with nightly services beginning at 7:00PM.