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William Gentry Obituary

William Keith Gentry
SPARTANBURG, SC-- On January 22nd, a beloved man, William Keith Gentry, went to be with the Lord at the age of 55. We are not promised tomorrow, in which Dianne Pruitt Gentry, his wife of 29 years, experienced on this day.
Keith was a Spartanburg High School graduate, class of 1976, and worked in the banking industry for many years. He was currently employed with Regional Management in Mauldin as an analyst. Keith was a former member of Arkwright Baptist Church. His hobby was collecting and trading motorcycles. The cards of life that he was dealt, he played them with perfection. His arms were always wrapped around his family to love, provide, and protect them. He will be greatly missed.
He leaves behind his wife, Dianne; his son, Michael Pruitt; his mother, Doris Taylor and step father, Ralph Taylor; his brother Roger Gentry; a step sister, Nancy Kelly; two step brothers, Stanley and Benny Taylor; and his pet, Chico.
Keith was predeceased by his father, William M. Gentry.
The family will be at the home.
A visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2013, 11:30am-1:00pm, at Dunbar Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens.
In remembrance of Keith, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals, P O Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com.
Dunbar Funeral Home
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Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2013.
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Dear Doris and family,
I was so sad to hear of Keith's passing. By reading all the other comments, he was well liked and a funny guy to be around. In our five years together, Keith was always a happy go lucky kind of person. Never worried about anything, just took one day at a time. He was always a kind and caring person. I've only seen him a few times in 29 years, but still thought of him on his birthday, because my birthday is seven days later, on Jan. 22. Now I will always remember his passing on my special day.
My prayers are with you and the whole family in this time of sorrow. God bless you.

Laverne Jackson

February 1, 2013

Doris and Family,
I was stunned to see this online as I looked at the Spartanburg paper today. I pastor down in south Georgia and was just preaching this morning of wonderful memories of church at Arkwright years ago. We will surely be praying for all of you. May God strengthen each of you. I am sorry for this time of sorrow you are going through. May God be with you.

Dr. Jeff Pangle

January 27, 2013

Dianne you probably don't remember me. I am Jay McBee's mother. I just heard of Keith's passing and wanted to send you my condolences. May you know God's peace during this difficult time.

Edith Bradshaw

January 26, 2013

Diane, so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Will keep you, Michael & Family in my prayers

Suzy Pearson

January 26, 2013

Doris and family, so sorry to hear about your son's passing. You all are in our prayers. With deepest Sympathy, Ronald & Elaine Taylor

Ronald Taylor

January 26, 2013

Dianne,
You've been blessed to have such a wonderful man as a husband and best friend. I will miss Keith's contagious smile, laughter, and a man that can talk as much as us. You can always lean on me. You and Michael are in my prayers. I love you.

Monica Lister

January 25, 2013

Dear Dianne & Family,
Carolyn and I are so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. He was always a friend to us whenever we met. He never was a stranger.You are in our prayers. Love Roy & Carolyn Smith, Sr.

Roy Smith, Sr.

January 25, 2013

Diane, I've never met you, I work at the Home Office of Regional Mgmt. Keith worked with us in Cubeville as we all call it. He was a great person to work with. I wasn't always sure if he was serious or just seeing how for i'd believe him before i'd decide that he was just joking. He was so good at keeping a straight face, while jerking my chain as I referred to it. But he was always willing to help out when he could. When my husband and I were looking for a Truck he would always check it out for us on the Carfax and let us know if what we were looking at was a good price. He was so helpful and kind if he ever minded he never let it show and he checked on several for us before we finally found one that we all agreed was a not only a good Truck but a good price. I saw him last at the Birthday cake cutting for those of us born this month. He was in the kitchen before I got there, he was laughing and saying get in here and cut this cake why don't you. He had told us all how you came to have Chico and how he knew how much you loved that little dog. And he wasn't going to stand for anyone getting that little guy and mistreating him again, little less hurting you.He will be missed he was such a good person. May you be comforted in knowing where he is and that he'll always be in your Heart, until you're together again with the Our Father in Heaven. (B.J.) Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

January 25, 2013

Dianne,

Me and my mother are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.

Norma Rodgers

January 25, 2013

Doris and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.

Deborah Williams Walton

January 25, 2013

EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL! NEVER PHYSICALLY MET KEITH BUT SAW HIM AS A FRIEND! SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL GREATLY MISS HIM!

REGGIE CANNON

January 25, 2013

Dianne, I was stunned to hear about Keith's passing. Through these many years Keith and I knew each other, we kept in touch by phone a good bit. Keith always had the scoop and caught me up on all the latest news in Spartanburg and Greenville. Just know that Keith touched a lot of people's lives and hearts and he will be greatly missed. Donna and I will keep you and your family in our prayers and may the Lord give you his strength and courage in the days to come. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. Joe & Donna Childers

January 25, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always here for you my Friend!

Lynn Melvin

January 25, 2013

Doris and family, so sorry to hear about Keith.

Deborah Williams Walton

January 25, 2013

So sorry will be praying for th family Keith and I became good friends during the time we had offices in the same building I remember Keith as being a friend we started Scuba Diving together sad to hear he has passed

January 25, 2013

Diane
I worked with Keith while he was with the warrenty company he was a great man and friend everyone who came in cintact with him thought a lot of him he will be greatly missed

Rick Holcombe

January 24, 2013

Dianne, I have no words to express how truly sorry I am for your loss. Keith was such a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time.

Susan Pruitt Richey

January 24, 2013

Dianne and family,
I was sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I have known him since I was a little girl and have always thought the world of him, and of you too Dianne. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard time.

Celeste Garner Ivey

January 24, 2013

I never expected for you to have to go through this so soon. I am so sorry that you lost him that day. I love you and will be there for you whenever you need me.

Misti Mercer

January 24, 2013

Dianne,

Im so sorry to hear of this. Keith was a great man and I enjoyed working with him. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon-Union, South Carolina

January 24, 2013

Dianne,
Celeste and I are so sorry about Keith. He was one of the sweetest and funniest guys God ever put on the Earth and you two are so blessed to have found each other. He'll always be with you and just know that you have many friends that are willing to wrap their arms around you when you need us and we are never far away. We are blessed that he touched our lives as well. Kim Blalock Sargent & Celeste Garner Ivey

Kimberly Sargent

January 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Keith was always such fun to be around. We had a lot of fun growing up together.

Rhonda (Petty) Alexander

January 24, 2013

Dianne Im so sorry to hear this, I know he will be missed so very much my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Reece

January 24, 2013

Dianne, I'm so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. He was a great guy, never treated anyone like a stranger... Much love and prayers are with you hon.
Always Love,
Stephanie

Stephanie Hicks

January 24, 2013

Dianne, My prayers are with you and your family.

Terri Floyd

Terri Floyd

January 23, 2013

Dianne, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Sandy Hughey

January 23, 2013

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