Ted Wallace Bentley

Ted Wallace Bentley, 88, of Kannapolis, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Ted was born on June 30, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Bentley and Lillian James Bentley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Beam Bentley; and a brother, Fred Bentley.

Ted worked in service and sales for over 44 years at Public Service Company. He was a faithful member of Parkwood Baptist Church. He was an avid camper and was a member of Carolina Cardinals Camping Club. He also enjoyed square dancing, going ocean fishing, and building and collecting hot rods.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Barry (Renee) Bentley; daughter, Debbie (Jesse) B. Williams; grandchildren, Chad (Vanessa) Bentley, Jeremy (Leslie) Bentley, and Anna (Sean) Sandison; five great grandchildren, Eden, Bryer, Mavis, Brynn, and Clayton Bentley.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Whitley’s Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow and begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Whitley’s Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Waters officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Carolina Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.