Andrew K. Bentley

Colonel Andrew "Andy" K. Bentley, US Army, Ret. died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson, SC.

Colonel Bentley served his country with honor and pride. He flew bombing missions over Germany during World War II and served in the Korean War flying reconnaissance missions. Having served thirty one years in the military, Col. Bentley retired from the US Army Reserve.

While serving in the Army Reserve, he worked in the New York City Police Department. After twenty one years he retired with the rank of detective. He was then employed with Pan American World Airways as Vice President Audit and Security. He traveled the world of Pan Am routes.

A resident of Aiken since 1983, he was a communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Andy was a member of the Aiken Knights of Columbus Council #3684 and volunteered at ACTS.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bentley, daughters, Kerry Rathbun, Tara Healy, Casey Farsetta, stepdaughter, Cynthia Gregoretti, stepson, Steve Gruber, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11am at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 3pm in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, SC. GEORGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER is assisting the family.

Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund, 1003 Spaulding Dr, Aiken, SC, 29803 or to ACTS, 40 Park Ave, SW, Aiken, SC, 29801.