Background
Bentley, James Luther was born on January 24, 1937 in Panama City, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Pierce and Sara Pope (Woodruff) Bentley.
Bentley, James Luther was born on January 24, 1937 in Panama City, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Pierce and Sara Pope (Woodruff) Bentley.
Student Georgia Institute Tech, Georgia State University, 1958-1961; student Georgia Institute Tech, North Carolina State University, 1962.
Reporter, Atlanta Constitution, 1958-1964; assistant city editor, Atlanta Constitution, 1964-1966; night city editor, Atlanta Constitution, 1966-1971; city editor, Atlanta Constitution, 1971-1979; correspondent, Reuters Ltd., 1967-1979; director information, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1979; managing editor, Cox News Svc., Washington, since 1979.
Board directors Friends of Jekyll Island, Hofwyl Plantation. Served with United States Army, 1961-1963. Member Rotary, Jekyll Island Arts Association, Coastal Georgia History Society.
Married Patricia Ann Daniel, July 30, 1965.