Bentley Elementary School

Bentley Elementary School is named in honor of Carl Briscoe Bentley, a sixth generation Texan, two-time purple heart veteran, rancher, and Justice of the Peace. His contributions inspire students at Richmond TX elementary schools to be brave, honorable, and noble as they blaze their own trail and learn foundational skills. He was born in Fulshear, Texas, to parents, Carl Charles Bentley and Minnie Briscoe Bentley, on June 4, 1920, on the same property he lived his entire life. A lifelong Fulshear resident, he was the 4th generation to live in Fulshear and the 6th generation of the Foster Briscoe Legacy which was part of the Old 300 Settlers in Texas with Stephen F. Austin. Carl enlisted in the United States Army on June 26, 1944, and fought in WWII, earning the Bronze Star for heroism, two Purple Hearts, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Carl saw action in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the Philippine Liberation. He was Honorably Discharged on January 8, 1946, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Carl served as the Justice of the Peace for over 35 years, Fort Bend County, Texas, and he served as Mayor of Fulshear. He was a Charter member of the VFW Post # 9182 Katy, Texas.