David Edgar Bentley

October 16, 1942 - February 12, 2022

David Edgar Bentley, age 79 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on February 12th, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK. David was born on October 16th 1942 in Noblesville, Indiana to Mary Alice (Reel) and Chester James Bentley. David enlisted in the U.S Army National Guard from 1960-1974. He worked as a street superintendent at Marlow. He was a member of the Grace Indian Baptist Church. David was a gun smith and a member of Marlow Gun Fighters Association. He married the love of his life, Alta Ruth (Harrison) in Celina, TN in 1974 and they began their life journey together. David will be deeply missed by all who knew him. David is survived by his wife of the home, Alta Bentley; children, Derrick Bentley of South Carolina, Michelle Childers of Noblesville, IN, Victor Bentley of Noblesville, IN, and Jeff Jacks of Duncan, OK; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; siblings, William Bentley and Terry Bentley. David is preceded in passing by his son David Ray Bentley; brothers, Chester James Bentley Jr. and Keith Bentley; sister, Brenda Sue Purser. A Memorial will be set at a later date. Cremation services are being provided by McCarn Funeral Service of Talihina, Oklahoma.