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Keith Gentry Obituary

Keith Eldon Gentry
Stedman — Keith Eldon Gentry, 87, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He retired from Civil Service on Fort Bragg after 36 years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Davis Gentry of Stedman; son, Ronald Gentry and wife Loretta of Stedman; daughter, Cynthia Brooks of Flowery Branch, GA; and granddaughter, Bethany Mann of Flowery Branch, Ga.
There will be a private family service at a later date.

Published by Fayetteville Observer from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2019.
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Today is Father's Day in the Year of Our Lord 2020 and I am missing my Father, Keith Eldon Gentry, as much as I did the moment he passed into Glory to be with Jesus Christ forever on January 9, 2019. I embrace the moment with great hope when I will see my daddy's beautiful face and completely healed and glorious form before me as I enter Heaven. I miss you Daddy and I will be there soon. I'll love you forever. Cindy

Cynthia L. Gentry

Daughter

June 21, 2020

There has been so much evidence this past year since my precious father's passing that he IS, most definitely in the CLOUD OF WITNESSES in Heaven with His/Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know his love for us even greater now because it is partnered with all of Heaven, cheering those of us left on Earth to be the victorious warriors who, like Daddy, will one day hear: "Well done, my good and faithful servant." To the Praise of God's Glorious Grace! Amen and Amen! I love you Daddy! Always your Baby Girl, Rev. Cynthia G. Brooks

Cynthia Brooks

January 5, 2020

Bethany Mann

January 12, 2019

Bethany Mann

January 12, 2019

Bethany Mann

January 12, 2019

Bethany Mann

January 12, 2019

Debbie & Johnny Grice

January 12, 2019

My precious Father, Keith Gentry, was the kindest, most loving and compassionate man on Earth. He was a very giving person with a servant's heart who encouraged and supported others in their goals and endeavors in life, especially those of my brother and I. He dedicated his time to community as a boy scout leader for many years and cared for my mother's family as if they were his own. He had an inner strength that enabled him to conquer adversities with grace, hope and the ability to press on, no matter what. He was a faithful husband to our Mother, Mary, having just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. When you were around our Dad, joy and laughter showed up in abundance! He would give you all he had if that was what you needed; he was that self-sacrificing. Although he did not attend church but once in a while, he was one of the most Godly examples set before us. He told me once he had ALWAYS believed in Jesus Christ, and therefore, having confessed with his mouth and believed in his heart, I am confident my Earthly Father is now in the presence of my Heavenly Father, transported by the angels he reached for as his life was nearing the end Wednesday morning. I praise God he gave us "Keith Eldon Gentry" as our father. We are privileged and blessed! Daddy, I'll love you forever and I will find you again when I enter the same Pearly Gates you just passed through. Your Baby Girl, Cindy

Cynthia Brooks

January 12, 2019

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