John Robert Bentley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Robert Bentley of Opelika, Alabama, who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Robert Bentley to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Allen Bentley and Blanche Mitchell Bentley. He is survived by: his wife Lisa Lett Bentley; his siblings, Charles Allen Bentley, Jr. (Carrie) and Anne Bentley Shugrue (Kit); his nephews, Adam Bentley (Snow), David Bentley and Jack Shugrue; and his niece Amelia Shugrue (Simon Haycock). He is also survived by three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
The family request in lieu of flowers to please donate to Woof Avenue Rescue in Auburn, AL, and New Hope Rescue in Opelika, AL.
