Nothing but good memories of a wonderful man and his beautiful family. Prayers for all.

We are saddened by the death of our Friend and Classmate, Maurice.  We were blessed to get together again at a few Class Reunions.  May God be with his family and bring them peace and comfort.

Freda my dear friend, I am praying for you and your family during the loss of your loved one!

I am proud to call you my Uncle. You will be dearly missed, and thought of often...

Maurice was a special friend, We graduated High School in 1958. all his classmates remember him with love. Sorry, Glenda and girls for the loss of your love one.He will be remembered as a wonderful friend.

Freda I'm so sorry to hear of ur lost....your dad is in a better place....no more pain......mama Bentley and Tammy I'm so happy I finally got to meet u guys

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."  Praying for all of those affected by Uncle Maurice's loss.  May God calm your storms, dry your tears and comfort your hearts.  He will be missed by so many.

Glenda you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fred's faith in God was evident in his life as was his love for his family. I am blessed to call you my neighbors and friends.

Glenda you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fred's faith in God was evident in his life as was his love for his family. I am blessed to call you my neighbor and friend.

Glenda Tammy Freda  you  are in my prays  morris  will truly be miss

Glenda I am so sorry to hear of Fred s passing. You and Fred have been such wonderful friends to mom. You and your family will be in our prayers. May our Lord carry you through this time of sorrow.

I wish we could be there with all of you.  Uncle Maurice you will be missed. Love you all

So sorry for the loss of your loved one, I grew up in Dorton with Maurice, I remember him well, We will have the family in our prayers.
                                   Larry Coleman and family

Maurice,no one knows how much I will miss you.You was more than a brother,you was my friend.My visits back to Kentucky will never be the same.I love you .
Eddie

Paying our respects because of his fine daughter, Tammy.  -- Carl & Marge Wilson

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Fredrick Maurice Bentley

January 24, 1941 – September 17, 2013

Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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