Photo courtesy of Gentry Family Funeral Service - Yadkinville
Jan 28, 1927 - Sep 1, 2017
Jr. Gentry was a true friend and great inspiration to e while pastor at Boonville Baptist Church for 17 1/2 years. He was always so helpful and a truly compassionate when dealing with families in their loss. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.
Larry Thompson
September 07, 2017 | Morganton, NC
Mr Gentry came in our office to see Dr Lauve, I got to know him this way. He was the kindest, sweetest man. It breaks my heart to hear this. My prayers are with the family and friends, he will be truly missed.
Missy Thompson
September 05, 2017 | Yadkinville, NC
I knew Mr. Gentry, all my life. He knew my grandpa and grandma and my mother. He was in World War II with my grandpa. He was such a nice man and funny man. He would always make you laugh. He will be dearly missed.
Geraldine & Kathy Robbins
September 04, 2017 | YADKINVILLE, NC
Matoaka and Family, We are sorry for your loss, your Dad was a great man whom we like to talk to. He was nice to everyone. Prayers are with your family.
Tony and Jane Hall
September 03, 2017 | Yadkinville, NC
Matoaka,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your daddy was a good man and he will be greatly missed! I am thankful for the special friendship between him and daddy. I will be praying for your peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Amy Sharpe Kestler
September 03, 2017 | Statesville, NC
Matoaka and Family,
Junior Gentry was one of the finest men I ever knew. He had a dry sense of humor that I appreciated. He cared about other people and they showed their appreciation for his concern. He loved to sing and garden. He will be missed.
Andrew Mackie
September 02, 2017 | Yadkinville, NC
Uncle Junior was a great person and will truly be missed. His mild temperament I always remember and he always had interesting conversation. Our thoughts and prayers. Beverly and Kevin
Beverly Cea
September 02, 2017 | Jamestown, NC | Family
TO THE GENTRY FAMILY
SO SORRY TO READ OF JUNIORS PASSING. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS A CARING MAN WHETHER ON A PERSONAL BASIS OR AS A PROFFESIONAL DIRECTOR HE ALWAYS TREATED MY FMILY AS IF THEY WERE HIS OWN DURING OUR TIMES OF SORROW. I AM SURE HE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MANY HEARTS. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THESE DIFFICULT DAYS.
-JOYCE JOHNSON
September 01, 2017
Matoaka, family and friends I was saddened to hear of the passing of Junior. I fondly remember his kind and caring character regretless of the circumstances.
Mike Long
September 01, 2017 | Eden, NC
Gentry
Yadkinville- Mr. Carl “Junior” Gentry, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, September 01, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Carl and Lora Pardue Gentry. Mr. Gentry attended Yadkinville High School and was a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the US Navy as a medic in Quantico, Va. After the war, he began his long career in funeral service as an employee with Mackie-Hinshaw Funeral Directors in Yadkinville. He along with Grady M. Mackie, purchased the funeral home from the Hinshaw Family in the early 1970’s and built a new facility outside Yadkinville, of which the name was then changed to Mackie-Gentry Funeral Home. He continued his career when Mr. Mackie retired in 1984 and Mr. Gentry became owner and operator until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of Center United Methodist Church, but had attended Harmony Grove Friends Meeting and Maplewood Baptist Church over the past few years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Christine Ingram Gentry, and his sisters, Pauline Harper, Mozelle Helton, Gaynelle Gentry, Helen Bell; and a brother, Paul Gentry. Surviving are his daughter, Matoaka Gentry and Chris of Yadkinville; several nieces and nephews; his canine companion, Jake; and his friend, Laura G. Vanhoy. A public visitation will be from 1:00-6:00 PM Sunday September 3, 2017 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A Graveside Service for his family and close friends, will be held 11:00 AM Monday September 4, 2017 at Center Memorial Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SECU/ Mountain Valley Hospice Home of Yadkin, 230 North Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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