Billy Wayne Bentley

Billy Wayne Bentley, 78, of Cleveland 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; 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 and 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 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at West Cleveland Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Ward and the Reverend Bobby Bentley officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Bentley family guest book at www.grissomserenity.com . Arrangements are being handled by Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Mark S. Grissom, Funeral Director.