09/19/2019
Courtney Viser Green thought y’all would want to see this.
William Bentley – Organ Donor
William Bentley gave the gift of life in April of 2019. He suddenly passing away at the age of 37 from complications with a blood clot in his brain, just five months after marrying the love of his life. Through his heroic donation he was able to save five lives and enhance the lives of many others.
William was an entrepreneur and oil & gas consultant working throughout Texas. Prior to that he was a Vice President for TransAtlantic Petroleum in Texas and throughout Eastern Europe, where he lived in Istanbul for several years. William served in the United States Army, where he was medically discharged.
William was an avid learner and an expert in world events, and with this knowledge he was able to connect and involve anyone he encountered. He was a man of incredible intellect and wit. William was a world-class storyteller. He lived an intentional and adventurous life. William was a true family man and devoted, steadfast, loving husband. He had a true servant's heart and was a man of his word. Despite having accomplished a great deal at such a young age, William never sought the spotlight in anything he did. William was a man of principle.
William graduated from Palestine High School in 1999, where his father, grandfather and great grandfather also graduated. He received his BBA and Juris Doctor degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. He played baseball and football at Texas A&M-Kingsville and Baker University in Kansas.
William will be honored at the Tyler Lone Star event on September 22. Visit our website https://lscol.com for more information