Born August 4, 1951, passed June 29, 2015 due to an  extended illness. William was a retiree of the City of  Canton as well as The Timken Company.  He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita (Anthony) Bentley,  father, William Bentley Sr.; brothers, Dale Bentley and Michael Bentley; granddaughter, Kamarri Andrews; Aunt Anna "Pearl" Thompson; nephew, Roger Copeland. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Louella "Jan" Bentley; daughter, Shateva (Delon) Saunders; step daughters, Jauntae Davis and Arrienne Stokes; granddaughter Saniya Johnson, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 1 living uncle Archie Bentley; sisters, Irene Bentley, Rhea Goins, Dawn Carr, LaDetta Bentley; special sister-in-law, Marva Bentley; brothers, Richard ( Dee) Bentley, Anthony (Lisa) Bentley, Mark Bentley, Jeff Baskerville; special cousins, Clinton (Zeek) Bentley, Jason (Jerry) Nicholson, special niece, Rhea (Precious) Bentley; special nephew, Dustin Bentley; best friends, Fletcher Jones, Riely (Buddy) Phillips, James Randall   and a host of special nieces and nephews.