Obituaries
John Bentley Lawrence, age 83, died August 6, 2023.
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John Henry Bentley Sr. was born October 31st 1939 to his loving & supportive parents LC & Bertha Green in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn Bentley, son James Brown, and daughter Sharla Benard.
John professed a hope in Christ at an early age, was a devoted husband for 56 years to his wife and lived a beautiful & happy life. He loved the life of Beale Street Blues, dancing & traveling with his dear friends; J. Blackfoot, Queen Ann Hines & all the boys in the Band. They traveled the world together and met many famous musicians.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Terry Robinson (Melissa), Michael E. Ernest, Audrey Patterson (Norvin), Lynn Lawrence, John H. Lawrence Jr. (Deborah), Mary Elizabeth Reed, and Jackie Blakely; two sisters, Mary Diggs & Ann Jackson; three brothers, Lawrence Green, Jerry Green (Betty), & Timothy Green; two uncles, the living legends: John & Bob Bentley, and a host of grandchildren, great -grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.
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19
Aug
1626 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
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19
Aug
1626 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
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21
Aug
1663 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN
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1663 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN