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Rodney Dale Bentley, age 57, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Rodney was born December 7, 1967, in Alexander County, the son of Harold Bentley and Gaye Jolly Bentley of Taylorsville.
Rodney was a self-employed freight broker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He loved to go to flea markets and enjoyed antiques. He liked almost all sports, especially baseball.
Including his parents, those left to cherish and honor Rodney’s memories include: son, Seth Branch (Kristin) of Hudson; his daughter, Lacey Branch of Marion; his grandchildren, Sophiea, Skylan, Landon, Laurel; his brother, Randy Bentley of Taylorsville.
The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Dr. James Smith, Pastor Matt Cranford, and Pastor Tim Jolly will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hebron Baptist Building Fund, 862 Silas Deal Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Rodney Dale Bentley.
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