Donald Paul Bentley

BENTLEY, Donald Paul- Age 81, of Flint, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at his residence.  A Graveside Service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris, immediately followed by a military tribute held under the auspices of V.F.W. Chevrolet Post #3087.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.  Donald was born April 12, 1926 in Vassar, the son of Charles Henry and Minnie Elizabeth (Mondary) Bentley.  He married Jessie Lois Harris and she preceded him in death August 22, 1985, he than married Verena Mae Hall June 13, 1987 in Flint.  Donald was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army.  He had lived in Flint most of his life.  Donald retired from GM Fisher Body I after 31 years of service.  He was a member of the U.A.W. Local 581 and the Burton Eagles Airies #3814.  Surviving are: wife, Verena Mae; 4 children, Darrell (Lorene) Bentley of Linden, Dennis (Greta) Bentley of Sanford, Sharon Phelps of Fenton, Marcia (David) Root of Burton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 3 step-children, Nancy Miller of Mt. Morris, Thomas (Beverly) Bentley of Flint, Karen (Terry) Prime of Sanford; sister, Peggy Schiestel of Flint.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters.  "Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com"