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Bentley, Leigh John Sr. (1941-2013)
Bentley, Leigh John (-2013)
Obituary
2013
Bellville Times
Leigh John Bentley, Sr., 72, a lifelong resident of Fulshear, passed away on Nov. 3, 2013, in Katy. He was born in Houston, Texas, on January 26, 1941, to Carl Briscoe Bentley and Stella (Kennelly) Bentley. A proud descendent of Austin’s Old 300 settlers, Leigh John grew up idolizing Roy Rogers and playing marbles in the streets of Fulshear. A 1960 graduate of Lamar Consolidated HS, he married Carole Ehlert on Feb. 17, 1962 in Pattison. He began a career in the machinery business in parts sales, but soon found his way into tractor sales, eventually establishing Bentley Equipment Company. Later he operated an environmental testing company. Leigh John served Fulshear as volunteer fireman and was chief for some years. He was instrumental in the incorporation of Fulshear and was one of the original aldermen. He was a lifetime member of both Fulshear United Methodist Church and Ft. Bend County Fair Association. He enjoyed hunting and loved barbequing beef brisket. He is survived by his wide of 51 years: Carole Bentley of Fulshear; son Leigh John Bentley Jr. of Fulshear; daughters Janet Montgomery and her husband, Mark, of Bellville, Beth Bentley Massie and her husband, Tommy, of Helotes; sister Duane Peck of Fulshear; grandchildren John Theodore Bentley, Robert Montgomery, Spc. Zachary Montgomery, U.S. Army, Megan Montgomery, Kayla Massie, and Karson Massie. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, in Brookshire, Texas. Funeral Service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at the Fulshear United Methodist Church, with Dr. Mark Welshimer officiating. Pallbearers for the service were Conan Ehlert, Travis Dozier, Bubba Mullins, Thomas Parker, John Parker and Charlie Criss. Honorary pallbearers included Paul Quiggins, David Mullins, Charles Madsen, Victor Thomas Jones, III, and Johnny Kersten. Interment followed in the Fulshear Cemetery, Fulshear,. Memorial Gifts may be made to the Fulshear United Methodist Church, 8201 Harris Street, Fulshear, Texas 77441. Schmidt Funeral Home, 819 Waller Avenue, P.O. Box 248, Brookshire, Texas 77423 - 281 934 2424, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., P.O. Box 610, Bellville, Texas 77418 - 979-865-2424, www.schmidtfunerals.com Posted by Joy Neely |
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Bentley
Leigh John
2013
13032
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