of Lamar, AR
March 12, 1988 - June 28, 2023
Edward Odell Bentrum, 35, of Lamar, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Pennington, AL. He was born March 12, 1988, in Clarksville, AR to Tammy Dee (Bentrum) Neville. Edward was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving two tours in Afghanistan. He enjoyed building cars, playing Xbox, guns, trucks, and hanging out with his friends. He was working for Boldt as a superintendent in Pennington, AL.
Edward is preceded in death by his mother Tammy Dee (Bentrum) Neville; grandmother Ethel Geneva Battles, adopted parents Jack & Gail Gilmer.
He is survived by one sister Ginny (Randy) Aday; three brothers Jackie Bentrum, Billy (Christi) Butler, & Charles Davidson; ex-wife Lauren Killough Bentrum; aunt Paula Holt; uncles Jody Gilmer & Sherman (Yvonne) Bentrum; niece Hazel Butler; nephew Jace Bentrum; numerous other family & friends, and numerous Military Brothers.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home with Michael Willis officiating. Graveside service and burial with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard and the River Valley Marine Corps League will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2023, at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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9 Condolence(s)
Brittany Edrington
Monday, July 10, 2023
Ginny & Jace- I send my condolences. I haven’t seen Edward in years, but always enjoyed his goofiness. He will surely be missed.
Matt Nowlin
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He will be missed.
We will keep Ed and his family in our prayers.
All his Brothers and Sisters of Millwright Local 216.
Raven && Shane Ellam
Monday, July 3, 2023
Condolences over this tragic loss. Red was an awesome person and friend to my Shane.
Martin Ortega
Sunday, July 2, 2023
You were a good young man and will be sorely missed by all those who had the privilige to serve with you. Thank you for always performing your job as a Marine to the fullest. I will definitely miss you commneting in my posts. God Bless Red and will see ya on the other side.
Steven Farris
Sunday, July 2, 2023
You where always like a little brother to me. My family and I will miss you.
Jeremy watson
Sunday, July 2, 2023
R.I.P my friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Tim Harvell
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Ed was a great guy
Sandi west
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Oh no. Ginny sweetie I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. Love,thoughts and hugs.â¤ï¸
Nita Holt Haby
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Lauren,
I am sorry to hear about your love. He was too young to go. My prayers are with you as you grieve your loss