Floyd Jeffery Bentley

October 6, 1944 - December 24, 2020

Floyd Jeffery Bentley, Age 76 , passed away on December 24, 2020. He was born on October 6, 1944 to the late Floyd and Eufaula Tucker of San Jose, California. and grew up with his brother Lynn and sister. Pat. He was preceded in death by his son, David Michael Bentley, and sister Patricia. He is survived by his wife of 52 Years, Opal and son Greg (Christin), 2 Grandson’s Cody and Max, Brother, Lynn (Elsie) and extended family, Stacy, Patrick, Melese and Levi. Jeff was very proud of his Navy Career. His first deployment was aboard the USS Coral Sea, and his last aboard the USS Ranger CV-61. He served in Vietnam, was stationed in Japan and the Philippines with his family and retired after 20 years of service at NAS. North Island, San Diego, CA. After his military career, he worked with Southern California Edison and Vinyard Doors, Inc. before finally retiring at the age of 62. His final years were spent at his favorite home in Escondido, CA., gardening and working on his many vehicles. Jeff had a great love for cars and loved to customize them. Jeff will always be remembered by his family and friends as a big guy with a kind and loving heart. No Services will be held. His request for Burial at Sea will be conducted as soon as it is possible.