Billy Wayne Bentley, 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #134 in Cleveland and was retired from First Fleet Trucking. He was known for his handle “Midnight Express”. Mr. Bentley was born in Bulls Gap, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Easter Bentley; sisters, Laura Jane Goins and Faye Birchfield; and son, Jeffery Wayne Bentley.
He is survived by his wife, Evonne Bentley; children, Jason Bentley and wife, Mandi and Tina Bentley Thomas; grandchildren, Courtney Bentley and Catlin Bentley; great-grandson, Nathanial Rymer; daughter-in-law, Tammy Bentley; siblings, Gale Bentley (Lois), Darrell Bentley (Bonnie), Donnie Bentley (Lisa), Bobby Bentley (Shirley), Denise Jones (Gerald) and Maude Gillis.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, at West Cleveland Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Ward and the Reverend Bobby Bentley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at the church prior to the service.
Grissom Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.