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Chester Gentry Obituary
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church. Burial: DFW National Cemetery.
Memorials: Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth 76107 or Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth 76103.
Chester Gentry was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Fort Worth, to the late E.C. and Nona Gentry. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1941, and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A life-long resident of Fort Worth, Chester worked 50 years in the transportation industry with Greyhound Bus Line, Texas Motor Coaches and Kerrville Bus Company.
Survivors: Wife of 55 years, Imogene Gentry of Fort Worth; sons, Mike Gentry and wife, Sherry, of Plano and Dennis Gentry and wife, Linda, of Prosper; sisters, LaVerne Edwards and Frances Frazier of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Trent, Casey and Courtney Gentry, and Jeff Harrison and wife, Janna; great-grandchildren, Melanie, Rebecca, Kevin, and Dylan.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike & Sherry Gentry
February 18, 2002
Mom, the memorial service was the best. Dad would have loved it. I am sure he did. The service at the cemetary was also very special and represented the grace and dignity with which Dad lived his life. We loved him and are missing him very much.
Dennis Gentry
January 28, 2002
Mom,
He was the BEST Dad ever. We will miss him very much but he's in a much better place. We will all be together again.
Love,
Dennis
Juanita High Lindsay
January 26, 2002
Imogene and family, I send my sympathy for the loss of Chester. As a classmate at Poly, we had some fond memories. Chester was a very fine young man. May God be with you and the family at this time
Donna Duggan Mann
January 24, 2002
Dear Imogene and Family - We are praying for you during this time of passing. Jesus Himself will wipe away our tears and of course, dear cousin Chester has already experienced that. I wish I could have known him better. love in Christ, Donna Mann & family (daughter of Leita Lane Gentry Duggan)
Bob and Ann Johnson
January 24, 2002
our condolences for the loss of Chester. Ann and Bob Johnson Our former home 85 Skyview Drive Kerrville,Texas
Mary (Young) Jarrett
January 24, 2002
Imogene, May God's presence comfort you in this hour of sorrow. I wish I could have known him, he sounds so great. Love and Hugs, Mary (Young) Jarrett
Scharleen Brownell
January 24, 2002
So sorry to hear such sad news. Chester was such a good, kind person. The Lord has relieved him of much pain. If you would like to get away for a while, you are most welcome to my home.
John Sparks
January 24, 2002
Mike,
Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Know that you and your family are in our prayers. We were fortunate to have such loving parents.
Charlie/Rose Marie Eller
January 24, 2002
Imogene, We share your loss. We so well remember Chester and his laugh.
Know that our house is your house.
We love you!
Leita Lane Gentry Duggan
January 24, 2002
Imogene, Mike, Dennis and families,
Chester is a precious cousin and you are too. Now we look forward to the blessed hope of seeing Jesus, Chester and other loved ones in Heaven someday.
Our love and prayers in Jesus
Leita Lane and Don Duggan
Molly and Nancy Duggan
Glenda Pedigo
January 23, 2002
Hi,
Just a little note to let you know that you are in my prayers. Mike & Sherry you have always been there for us and we also want to be there for you. God be with you. Always, Glenda
Mike Pedigo
January 23, 2002
Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your peace during this time of grief. You have been here for me during my losses and I want you to know how meaningful that still is. I want to be there for you. Please let me know if I can do anything now and I will contact you soon about getting together. See you Friday. LOVE YOU GUYS. Mike Pedigo
Sue Britt
January 23, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Imogene. Chester was such a special man. He was always so kind and pleasant. He will be missed.
Robert and Sue Britt
Faribeth/Fred Kasline
January 23, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Chester was loved by all of us!
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