Jerry Bentley, former supervisor for Lee Greenwood, died at his dwelling close to Huntsville, Alabama on Aug. 28. He was 79.
Bentley served in Vietnam as a part of america Marine Corp as an explosives specialist. He ultimately rose to the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Nationwide Protection Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Marketing campaign Medal and the Marksman Badge (rifle). After leaving the service, he went on to spend 15 years as an govt at GTE.
Bentley wed Elaine Mitchell in 1965. They’d two daughters, Beth Goodwin (Greg) and Laura Israel (Scott).
In the beginning of his music profession, Bentley started reserving artists together with The Oak Ridge Boys, a southern gospel quartet that had just lately shifted into the nation music style. He subsequently launched Jerry Bentley Productions and spent the following decade selling concert events for Hank Williams Jr., Don Williams, George Jones, Tammy Wynette and a then-rising artist, Lee Greenwood. In 1985, Bentley transitioned to working as a supervisor for Greenwood, launching an expert affiliation that will final practically three many years, till Bentley’s retirement in 2014. Throughout that point, the 2 launched into a number of USO excursions, aided quite a few charities and even opened a theater in Sevierville, Tennessee in 1996.
Throughout his profession, Bentley was honored by the Alabama Music Corridor of Fame for his work as a live performance promoter.
“One of many best southern gents and American patriots entered his heavenly dwelling, my supervisor and good good friend of 45 years, Jerry Bentley,” Greenwood mentioned in an announcement. “Kim, Parker, Dalton, Sarah, and our complete LG Inc household from all through the years are lifting the Bentley household up in our prayers. Our admiration and love for all of you is limitless. Thanks for all you have got contributed to our household.”
Greenwood additionally posted a tribute to Bentley on social media:
