Fort Worth, Texas
1938 - 2006
Henry "Sonny" Gentry Jr., rancher, departed life Friday, March 24, 2006.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, 6102 W. Pleasant Ridge Road in Arlington. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, 7301 E. Lancaster in Fort Worth. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at historic Baker Funeral Home.
Henry was born on the Pruitt Ranch in Emhouse, Navarro County, on Aug. 8, 1938, to Henry Gentry Sr. and Tommie Florine Gentry. He came to Fort Worth as a child.
He graduated from historic I.M. Terrell High School and completed Texas Barber College, working in his father's shop several years. He later was employed by General Motors and as a carpenter. Henry opened Mud Masters Inc., his own general contracting business, which he operated until retirement.
He married Dollie Sanders in June 1958. Following retirement, they purchased "The Ranch" in Bowie, a 110-acre spread where he indulged his lifelong passion for hunting, fishing and ranching.
Survivors: His wife of 47 years, Dollie; and their children, Niphateria (Michael), Pamela (Brian Sr.) and Henry III (Juan). He also leaves to mourn his daughter, Eronia Hunt; uncles, James Garfield Gowans and Johnny Gowans; sisters, Freddie Mae Gentry Simpson, Bobbie Clopton Williams, Shirley Clopton Kindred (Sam), Rosalind Guillory and Catrina Hudson (Aaron); brothers, Don Gentry, Charles David Gentry (Patricia), Jackie Gentry, Tommie Clopton, Harold Walker, James Walker and Talford Gentry; grandchildren, Chaz Echols (Nikeasa), Brian Nelson II, Jauvaray Jordan, DeAndre Gentry, Jonathan Nelson Kristen Jordan, Dante Gentry and Kara Nelson; and many other family members and friends.
Read MoreTO THE GENTRY AND SANDERS FAMILIES:
I offer my sincerest condolences to you in this great time of sorrow and lost. May God grant you peace beyond all understanding!!!!!!
Caudia (Allen) Walker
March 31, 2006 | Denton, TX
Dollie, Nip, Pam and Henry I'm sorry I could not make it home to support the family during our time of grief. Sonny was a very strong presence in our family. It will not be same with out him. From over here in Iraq you have my deepest sympathy. I remember when Sonny jacked me up for throwing those rocks at passing cars; that was the best thing for me. I can still hear his distinguished laugh.
I love you all and you'll hear from me soon.
Love,
Jr. Denton
Johnny (Jr.) Denton
March 31, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
Our deepest sympathies go out to our Aunt Dollie and all of our cousins. May God bring you peace in your time of sorrow.
Brandon, Precilla, and Talice
Precilla Sanders-Francis
March 30, 2006 | Bedford, TX
Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family of our beloved cousin Henry(Sonny)Gentry. It has been a few years since I have seen him, but his guidance and influence during my childhood days, has always been in my presence. Chong and I offer our deepest condolences to the family.
Sonny’s life is a testimony that from Evergreen, Alabama to Pruitt Ranch, Texas to Bowie, Texas , the TREE that he came from continues to bear fruit and the best of those fruits shall always prevail..
Sonny...
Jimmie Sanford
March 30, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
To my cousins: Dollie, Nip, Pam, & Henry, Sonny was like a Big Brother to me. You have my deepest sympathy. (Love cousin Mark)
MARCUS GOWANS
March 30, 2006 | FORT WORTH, TX
Pam,
God does not work on our time table, but God's timing is always perfect. Reflect on God's faithfulness in the past, and you will find the strength you need today. Please know that I am lifting you and your family in prayers.
Debra Johnson
March 30, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
We would like to express our deepest condolences in the passing of Sonny Gentry. Allow the Lord to carry you at this time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot bear. May our Lord and Savior strengh you all at this time. We will keep the family lifted up in prayer The Millers
Paul and Margie Miller
March 29, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
Class of 56-I.M. Terrell High School
March 29, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
Pam, my prayers are with you and your family. Please remember I am here for you. Love endures all things.
Beverly Starlin
March 29, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
