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James D. "Jimmy" Bentley
September 2, 1963 ~ June 14, 2016 (age 52) 52 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Mary Newsome (Cook)
June 25, 2016 10:49 AM
Chrissy,
My heart is heavy with sadness for you and your family. I Just know that the Angels in Heaven busted down all the doors to let your Dad in. May he rest in comforting arms and may you find peace in knowing he no longer suffers. My deepest condolences and love to you always. Your friend, Mary.
My heart is heavy with sadness for you and your family. I Just know that the Angels in Heaven busted down all the doors to let your Dad in. May he rest in comforting arms and may you find peace in knowing he no longer suffers. My deepest condolences and love to you always. Your friend, Mary.
A candle was lit by JOSH EDWARDS
on June 25, 2016 4:42 AM
A candle was lit by Patricia Harris
on June 21, 2016 2:07 PM
Message from Hal & Rose Higdon
June 20, 2016 1:31 PM
For several years recently, Jim Bentley had been like a clock announcing the changing of seasons. He would appear on our front-door in the fall or in the spring with a reminder that perhaps out gutters needed cleaning. Our house is surrounded with towering oak trees probably more than a century old, so we always had leaves overflowing our gutters. Or maybe there were some other leaves on the ground to be raked. Or some of the trees needed pruning. We would stand outside and consider the priorities of projects.
In autumn after most of the leaves had fallen—onto the ground as well as into the gutters—Jim would arrive with his equipment, including a ladder taller than any I wanted to climb. Then in the spring, Jim would be back to clean out the additional leaves that had fallen while my wife Rose and I were off in our winter getaway home in Florida.
Except this spring.
We had been late returning to Michigan City because of a couple of grandchild graduation, and both of us became aware that there probably were leaves on high waiting to be dislodged.
“Where’s Jim?” she said to me, or I said to her.
We both figured that returning late, we had missed his regular call. We vowed to call him. Then we saw the obituary in Sunday’s Michigan City News-Dispatch. We are sad. We will miss Jim’s regular visits But I know that there are leaves up in Heaven that need care along with tree branches demanding someone’s attention. Fortunately, God now has a Go Guy. We know that Jim is on the scene, spring and fall, ready when needed.
In autumn after most of the leaves had fallen—onto the ground as well as into the gutters—Jim would arrive with his equipment, including a ladder taller than any I wanted to climb. Then in the spring, Jim would be back to clean out the additional leaves that had fallen while my wife Rose and I were off in our winter getaway home in Florida.
Except this spring.
We had been late returning to Michigan City because of a couple of grandchild graduation, and both of us became aware that there probably were leaves on high waiting to be dislodged.
“Where’s Jim?” she said to me, or I said to her.
We both figured that returning late, we had missed his regular call. We vowed to call him. Then we saw the obituary in Sunday’s Michigan City News-Dispatch. We are sad. We will miss Jim’s regular visits But I know that there are leaves up in Heaven that need care along with tree branches demanding someone’s attention. Fortunately, God now has a Go Guy. We know that Jim is on the scene, spring and fall, ready when needed.
Message from misty
June 19, 2016 1:11 PM
Dad words cant explain the emotion and love i have for u. Youve been the best father i could ever ask for! I want u to know that you and mom made the person i became and i love u for that! Glad u have supported me in any way possuble and im sorry i missed out on alot of things with u i just wish i could take it back and do more with u but its too late and i regret it but what i dont regret is being with u tue last of ur days wishing ud get better and still be with us. I know ur still around us in spirit but life will never be the same again without u.not to hear ur voice or see ur face is an absolute killer to my heart. But judt know ur in my mind forever and ill never let that part go youve made a huge impact being the best u can be for me and u did an excellent job not one regret from u dad never once was mad about anything u ever said or did u just wanted me to learn my lesson and im more stronger then ever because of u and mom. I love u dad i wish i could tell u in person how my heart feels for u. Until we meet again dad ur never leaving my mind glad ur in no more pain and get to do the things u used to do before u left us. My heart kills me every moment of the day knowing i cant talk to u anymore but just know i still will in some way and i know ull be listening. Rest easy pops have fun with ur family above and well see u soon
A candle was lit by misty renee i love u dad happy fathers day
on June 19, 2016 1:01 PM
Message from Dennis,Jackie,Schuman
June 19, 2016 10:29 AM
Were so sad for your loss,our Sympathy's,go out to you and your family.God be with you all!!!
A candle was lit by Dennis,Jackie,Schuman
on June 19, 2016 10:27 AM
A candle was lit by Jessica Bentley RIP Daddy ❤
on June 18, 2016 12:35 AM
A candle was lit by Danita Corley
on June 17, 2016 1:45 PM
A candle was lit by P.M
on June 16, 2016 7:44 PM
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