Charles Blake Bentley

02/13/1982 - 10/23/2024
Service Date: 11/09/2024
Service Time: 11:00 am
Service Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 21320 S Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ
Visitation Date: 11/08/2024
Visitation Time: 6-8:00 pm
Visitation Location: Gilbert Memorial Park Chapel
Interment: City Of Mesa Cemetery
Charles Blake Bentley, also lovingly known as; Blake, Blakey, Blakers, B-lock-A, King Charles, Boss Man, Supervisor and Elder Bentley returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 23rd, after a short battle with pneumonia. His parents, Robert and Rebecca Bentley, his sister Rebecca Diane Bentley, and his niece, Jenna Lee preceded him in death.
Blake is survived by 7 siblings, many nephews and nieces and hundreds of friends who were given the opportunity to live and think more celestial as they were with him. He especially loved his co-workers from Higley Unified School District Transportation Department and his dear friends from SNAP (Special Needs Activity Program).
Blake LIVED BIG and LOVED BIG. He was most known for his infectious positive smile, his loud happy voice, and his thoughtful big hugs. He considered everyone a friend and if he was invited and wanted, he would go anywhere, try anything, and bring an added measure of happiness to the journey. He was quick to smile, quick to love, quick to forgive, and quick to testify of Jesus Christ.
Blake's greatest love and joy was serving Jesus Christ. He served as service missionary when he was 21 years old and he was awaiting another service mission call upon his death. He told family, "I want to be remembered as one that sacrificed everything for Jesus Christ and for my family. I know that God lives! I know our Savior lives! I know them! I love them! "
– Viewing November 8th from 6pm-8pm at Bunkers Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 E Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297
– Graveside service November 9th at 9:00am at The City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ, 95201
– Celebration of Life November 9th at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building, 21320 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ
Service may be Live Streamed : https://bwevents.swoogo.com/wardbroadcast/live
In lieu of flowers, a donation to these programs serving special needs kids and their families would be appreciated https://www.act-today.org/ https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/ff40f2db-50ee-4c06-b5a5-5d4303c8fc75
If flowers are preferred, please deliver to Bunkers Gilbert Memorial Park on Nov 8th, OR The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the morning of Nov 9th. (addresses above)