Gospel preacher listed in Preachers of Today, Vol. 1, 1952, 36.
Virgil Temple Bentley, 85, distinguished minister, church leader, author, publisher, journalist, and gerontologist, passed away at home on November 17, 2004. He was born to James Thomas Bentley and Johnnie Anna (Green) Bentley in Kirkland, Texas, on April 19, 1919. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. After graduating from Damon High School in 1938, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where eared his B.A. in 1943. In the same year he married Ann French. Virgil and Ann together served Churches of Christ for sixty-five years in Humble and Fort Worth, TX, Cordell and Oklahoma City, OK; Rockingham, NC; Flushing, NY; Arlington, VA, and in Dallas for the last 37 years. He eared an M.L.A. from SMU in 1970 and an M.A. in gerontology from the University of North Texas in 1975. Virgil Bentley's career was distinguished and varied. He always maintained a great interest in writing and enjoyed writing articles and essays. He published several books, especially on aging, and for many years he directed Temple Publishing Company. Within Churches of Christ, he became a popular champion of the elderly, constantly emphasizing the spiritual needs of older adults and the need for the church to capitalize on spiritual resources of the elderly. He was widely honored for his positive outlook on life and his gracious spirit towards all. In 1990, the Pruett Gerontology Center of Abilene Christian University honored him for his distinguished service in the field of gerontology. Virgil was instrumental in the design, creation, and ongoing improvement of Christian Care Centers. For several years he served as administrator and then as the minister to the aged and elderly at the Christian Care Center, Mesquite. For many years he served as an elder of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. He also served n the Board of Visitors of the gerontology program of Abilene Christian University. "Papa" is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Bentley; son, John David Bentley, a daughter, Anne Hathaway Tippens and husband, Darryl; two grandsons, Jeff Tippens, Kyle Tippens and wife Shannon; and great granddaughter Emily Tippens. A memorial service will be held at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Kingsley Road, Dallas at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 20. Memorials may be made to the Christian Care Center, Inc., 1000 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX. 75150 or to the Virgil Bentley Gerontology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU, Box 27793, Abilene, TX 79699-7793. --obituary courtesy of Sheryl Curlee.
Virgil Temple Bentley, 85, distinguished minister, church leader, author, publisher, journalist, and gerontologist, passed away at home on November 17, 2004. He was born to James Thomas Bentley and Johnnie Anna (Green) Bentley in Kirkland, Texas, on April 19, 1919. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. After graduating from Damon High School in 1938, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where eared his B.A. in 1943. In the same year he married Ann French. Virgil and Ann together served Churches of Christ for sixty-five years in Humble and Fort Worth, TX, Cordell and Oklahoma City, OK; Rockingham, NC; Flushing, NY; Arlington, VA, and in Dallas for the last 37 years. He eared an M.L.A. from SMU in 1970 and an M.A. in gerontology from the University of North Texas in 1975. Virgil Bentley's career was distinguished and varied. He always maintained a great interest in writing and enjoyed writing articles and essays. He published several books, especially on aging, and for many years he directed Temple Publishing Company. Within Churches of Christ, he became a popular champion of the elderly, constantly emphasizing the spiritual needs of older adults and the need for the church to capitalize on spiritual resources of the elderly. He was widely honored for his positive outlook on life and his gracious spirit towards all. In 1990, the Pruett Gerontology Center of Abilene Christian University honored him for his distinguished service in the field of gerontology. Virgil was instrumental in the design, creation, and ongoing improvement of Christian Care Centers. For several years he served as administrator and then as the minister to the aged and elderly at the Christian Care Center, Mesquite. For many years he served as an elder of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. He also served n the Board of Visitors of the gerontology program of Abilene Christian University. "Papa" is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Bentley; son, John David Bentley, a daughter, Anne Hathaway Tippens and husband, Darryl; two grandsons, Jeff Tippens, Kyle Tippens and wife Shannon; and great granddaughter Emily Tippens. A memorial service will be held at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Kingsley Road, Dallas at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 20. Memorials may be made to the Christian Care Center, Inc., 1000 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX. 75150 or to the Virgil Bentley Gerontology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU, Box 27793, Abilene, TX 79699-7793. --obituary courtesy of Sheryl Curlee.
Gospel preacher listed in Preachers of Today, Vol. 1, 1952, 36.
Virgil Temple Bentley, 85, distinguished minister, church leader, author, publisher, journalist, and gerontologist, passed away at home on November 17, 2004. He was born to James Thomas Bentley and Johnnie Anna (Green) Bentley in Kirkland, Texas, on April 19, 1919. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. After graduating from Damon High School in 1938, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where eared his B.A. in 1943. In the same year he married Ann French. Virgil and Ann together served Churches of Christ for sixty-five years in Humble and Fort Worth, TX, Cordell and Oklahoma City, OK; Rockingham, NC; Flushing, NY; Arlington, VA, and in Dallas for the last 37 years. He eared an M.L.A. from SMU in 1970 and an M.A. in gerontology from the University of North Texas in 1975. Virgil Bentley's career was distinguished and varied. He always maintained a great interest in writing and enjoyed writing articles and essays. He published several books, especially on aging, and for many years he directed Temple Publishing Company. Within Churches of Christ, he became a popular champion of the elderly, constantly emphasizing the spiritual needs of older adults and the need for the church to capitalize on spiritual resources of the elderly. He was widely honored for his positive outlook on life and his gracious spirit towards all. In 1990, the Pruett Gerontology Center of Abilene Christian University honored him for his distinguished service in the field of gerontology. Virgil was instrumental in the design, creation, and ongoing improvement of Christian Care Centers. For several years he served as administrator and then as the minister to the aged and elderly at the Christian Care Center, Mesquite. For many years he served as an elder of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. He also served n the Board of Visitors of the gerontology program of Abilene Christian University. "Papa" is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Bentley; son, John David Bentley, a daughter, Anne Hathaway Tippens and husband, Darryl; two grandsons, Jeff Tippens, Kyle Tippens and wife Shannon; and great granddaughter Emily Tippens. A memorial service will be held at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Kingsley Road, Dallas at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 20. Memorials may be made to the Christian Care Center, Inc., 1000 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX. 75150 or to the Virgil Bentley Gerontology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU, Box 27793, Abilene, TX 79699-7793. --obituary courtesy of Sheryl Curlee.
Virgil Temple Bentley, 85, distinguished minister, church leader, author, publisher, journalist, and gerontologist, passed away at home on November 17, 2004. He was born to James Thomas Bentley and Johnnie Anna (Green) Bentley in Kirkland, Texas, on April 19, 1919. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. After graduating from Damon High School in 1938, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where eared his B.A. in 1943. In the same year he married Ann French. Virgil and Ann together served Churches of Christ for sixty-five years in Humble and Fort Worth, TX, Cordell and Oklahoma City, OK; Rockingham, NC; Flushing, NY; Arlington, VA, and in Dallas for the last 37 years. He eared an M.L.A. from SMU in 1970 and an M.A. in gerontology from the University of North Texas in 1975. Virgil Bentley's career was distinguished and varied. He always maintained a great interest in writing and enjoyed writing articles and essays. He published several books, especially on aging, and for many years he directed Temple Publishing Company. Within Churches of Christ, he became a popular champion of the elderly, constantly emphasizing the spiritual needs of older adults and the need for the church to capitalize on spiritual resources of the elderly. He was widely honored for his positive outlook on life and his gracious spirit towards all. In 1990, the Pruett Gerontology Center of Abilene Christian University honored him for his distinguished service in the field of gerontology. Virgil was instrumental in the design, creation, and ongoing improvement of Christian Care Centers. For several years he served as administrator and then as the minister to the aged and elderly at the Christian Care Center, Mesquite. For many years he served as an elder of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. He also served n the Board of Visitors of the gerontology program of Abilene Christian University. "Papa" is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Bentley; son, John David Bentley, a daughter, Anne Hathaway Tippens and husband, Darryl; two grandsons, Jeff Tippens, Kyle Tippens and wife Shannon; and great granddaughter Emily Tippens. A memorial service will be held at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Kingsley Road, Dallas at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 20. Memorials may be made to the Christian Care Center, Inc., 1000 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX. 75150 or to the Virgil Bentley Gerontology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU, Box 27793, Abilene, TX 79699-7793. --obituary courtesy of Sheryl Curlee.
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