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Tom Bentley Obituary

Tom Jack Bentley Jr., 63, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Baton Rouge. Tom was born in Alameda, CA and resided in Prairieville. He retired from Valero Energy Corporation where he worked as an operations technician. Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Viann Brown Bentley of Prairieville; daughter and son-in-law Chrisy and Julian Cavalier of Gonzales; brother Steve Bently of St. Amant; and his two most precious gifts in life, grandchildren Calie Shaules and Brennan Shaules. Preceded in death by his parents Tom Jack Bentley Sr. and Nita Lou Griffith Bentley and brother Larry Bentley. Visitation will be at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Monday June 26, 2017 from 5PM until 9PM. Cremation service will follow at a later date. The family would like to especially thank Barry and Wanda Mire and all other family members and friends that helped during Tom's illness. Visit www.oursofh.com to leave messages of condolences. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26, 2017.
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Viann, Cristy, Callie, Brennan & family, we are so sorry to hear about T.J., he was always such a nice & loving man! My love to all of you, always! Aunt Wilma Brown Thomas !

Wilma Thomas

July 2, 2017

Chrisy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daddy, He was such a great person. Many prayers to you and your Family through these tuff times. May God Bless you all.
Janis Bates

Janis Bates

June 28, 2017

Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.

Dwaine and Cheryl Purcella

June 25, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).

Maria Augusta

June 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss and May the God of all comfort gives you strength in this difficult time. John 6:40

Maglea

June 23, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

June 23, 2017

TJ's time on earth was cut way too short, however Barry and I were most blessed and proud to have called him and you Viann, our dearest friends for over 40 years. May he rest in peace. Love,Barry and Wanda

Wanda Mire

June 22, 2017

Sweet Tom, such a character!

Rest easy and watch over those who loved and knew you. Our condolences to Vyanne and other family member's during this time of sorrow.

Steven and Shawn Trahan

Shawn Trahan

June 22, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

June 20, 2017

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