Allen Ross Bentley, age 75, of England, AR, went to his eternal resting place on September 24, 2026. He was an only child, born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on May 10, 1951, to Carmen “Son” Bentley and Nelthia Agnes Vaughn.
Allen spent his life working as an owner/operator truck driver for more than 55 years to support his family. He was a Christian man who believed in Jesus Christ and in loving his neighbor as himself. He was always willing to help anyone in need if it was within his ability. He loved his family dearly and had an unmatched zest for life.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 29 years, Carolyn Sue Bentley; and his granddaughter, Presley Phipps.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Holladay of North Little Rock; his daughters, Stacy Cheek (Allen) of Stuttgart, Hazel Denise Grauel (Loren James) of Cabot, and Rhonda Davis; his son, Shane Bentley of Michigan; 13 grandchildren (Seth, Lindsey, Johnny, Shelbie, Park, Josh, Presley, Justin, Anthony, Charlie, Kimberly, Tessi, and Jeremy); and a host of great-grandchildren.
A family-hosted memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Keo Cemetery in Keo Arkansas with Brother Wayne McClain Officiating.
Cremation arrangements are by A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 (501-982-3400). An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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My condolences to the family. Denise and Josh, you had a one of a kind daddy/poppy! He is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know he will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
We love him and tell everyone that up there we all said we love them and you. My God Bless the family.
Many thoughts and prayers for the family.
STACEY, I am praying God’s comfort and peace for you and your family for the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Allen was one fine man
Miss him already he was a good man he was my favorite Truck driver Buddy always
Praying for comfort over your family Hazel.
Love you.
I’ve known Allen almost all of my life. He worked for my dad. He was a hard worker and great dad! Always had smile when i say him and kind words or picking at me. I babysat his kids. I would have never thought that baby in diapers with blond curls that we would be good friends when I was 60 yrs old. Loved her then and love for Denise has only grown. She is amazing strong Christian woman! I call her Denise some call her Hazel. She was daddy’s girl and always was!! See you soon sheepdog!
You don’t know me. But I just thought about Allen, and this is what I fine on the internet about one of my best childhood friends.
I’m sure sorry for your lost, but you say He found Jesus Christ. If that’s true, then He’s not lost. He is only asleep in Jesus Christ our Lord our only hope.. As a child. Allen knew me as,”Buddy.” Taylor
Allen was a Very Nice Man that Loved his Wife & Family……I just found out Allen passed……Prayers for his Family….Especially my (Friend) and Ex-Co-Worker Bobby Holladay and my customers Denise & Shane. May God Strengthen you.
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