MARCUS DAWAYNE BENTLEY, age 17, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born on December 27, 2007, in London, he was the son of Michael Wayne Bentley and Misty D. Gilpen Rapp, who survive.

Eager to play football, Marcus was beginning his senior year, excited at Washington Senior High School. In the past, he participated in other sports including track, wrestling and basketball at other schools such as Miami Trace, Madison Plains and Westfall Schools. In addition to sports, Marcus liked to go deer hunting, fishing, as well as learning how to cook (and eat it too) and enjoyed driving around listening to all kinds of music. Marcus worked at Wal-Mart in Washington C.H., where he was a cashier and stocked the shelves as well when needed. He was a very special person to all who loved and knew him and will be missed by all.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his sister, Jada Gilpen; his brothers, Kevin Bentley and Hunter Rapp; his maternal grandmother, Patty (Darryl) Rheinscheld; and his paternal grandmother, Beth Bentley and his maternal grandfather, Donnie Stritenberger. Also surviving is his step-dad, Nathan Rapp, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of many, many friends.

Marcus was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Wayne Bentley in 1994.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Gathering Place Church in Washington C.H. with Pastor Mike Hodge of Walnut Hill Church officiating, burial will follow in the Highlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the funeral home to help the family with the final expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.summersfuneralhome.com