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JOSH GENTRY Obituary

JOSH J. GENTRY, 34, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018, at his residence surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 30, 1983 in Kokomo, Ind., he was a son of John and Susan (Crippes) Gentry, who survive. Josh graduated from Homestead High School. He then continued his education as a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and obtained a bachelor's degree at Indiana University as well as a master's degree from Ball State University. On Sept. 1, 2007, he married Erin Badenhop. Josh worked as a systems engineer with Cisco Systems for nine years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He loved being a father and playing with his children. Josh also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an avid sports fan of I.U., Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed doing IT projects around the house. Also surviving are his spouse; daughter, Adalyn Gentry; son, Jackson Gentry; four sisters, Stephanie (Jon) Stevens of Columbus, Ohio; Katelyn (Jordan) Gentry of Los Angeles, Calif., Alyssa Gentry of Columbus, Ohio, Madison Gentry of Fort Wayne. Joshua was preceded in death by his brother, Zachary Gentry. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd., Fort Wayne (IN 46804) with calling one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. Father Dave Voors officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Ind. A memorial service in St. Louis will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Team Gleason or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. To sign the online guestbook visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 8, 2018.

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Ron Kovac

July 17, 2018

Josh was my Graduate Assistant. I will always remember him for his kindness, thoughtfulness and intelligence.. Many tears from his class..

Marc Cooper

July 14, 2018

My name is Marc Cooper. While we've never met, I wanted to send my condolences to your family. I believe we moved into your old house in St Charles, neighbors to the Cofields and Carmela/Dave. I've never lost a significant other, but I did lose my father to ilness in his 30's and all I can think about is his wife and the kids. I know the times are very difficult right now but stay as strong as you possibly can. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Sincerely,
The Coopers

Phil and Gretchen Brunett

July 11, 2018

Josh may now be with us in spirit. He was a very outgoing young man who will be remembered always. Our prayers go out to the family.

Liz Holley

July 11, 2018

I went to High school with Josh and will always remember him for his kindness. I am sorry for the lost of a great guy to all his family and friends. You will be in my prayers.

Edward Milkey

July 10, 2018

I knew Josh when we were at IU together, and we were in the same fraternity. I am very grateful for Josh's friendship, and I will always remember his great sense of humor. The way Josh lived is an inspiration to me, and I miss him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Leslie and Terry Mellen

July 10, 2018

We remember Josh as a beautiful blonde boy, nephew to our friends Liz and Steve Gentry and Son of our friends John and Sue. We followed his story through posts made by Erin Gentry. So sorry he was taken by this disease. He was a remarkable man. We will be praying for Josh and the entire family.S

Wilson Le

July 9, 2018

To Erin and Family,

May the your loving memories of Josh bring your peace and comfort during this time. I met Josh back in 2007 when we both started Cisco together. I will also remember Josh as a fun loving and kind hearted person who was always there to help others out. He will truely be missed.

Jerry Eagen

July 8, 2018

Josh was truly a very special person. I feel so fortunate to have known Josh and able to call him a friend. I liked Josh the moment that I met him at work. He was very kind and an outstanding engineer. He also had a great love for his wife and kids, which i so much respected. You will be greatly missed but I will see you again.

Gil Cattoor

July 8, 2018

Josh was truly a great man. He will be missed by all. Enjoy Heaven my friend.

Janie Hartmann-Scheiber

July 8, 2018

Dear John and Sue , and Erin and Family ~

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Love your cousin,

Janie and Family

Vernie, Mollie Scheiber
Carrie and Justin Black

Cindy Goodwin-Sak

July 8, 2018

Erin, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Josh's love for technology was contagious. We were just passing around one of his recent blogs on home automation. Josh continues to have a profound impact on us at Cisco. We're grateful he shared his time with us.

With you in sorrow,
Cindy

Jeana Tharp-Copp

July 8, 2018

John and Sue and family: Our deepest condolences keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers

Becky Graves

July 8, 2018

Dear Erin and Family,
We are sad for your loss of Josh and want to express our condolences to you.
Bill and I remember the wonderful time we had with you in Puerto Rico on Vieques Island. We were glad to have that memory of Josh.
We pray for you and your family as you deal with this loss.
Bill and Becky Graves
In-laws to Neil Bedwell

Ruth Wikel (Etherington)

July 8, 2018

John &.family, thinking of you and uplifting you all in my prayers....

DavudDavid Mueth

July 8, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Josh was a great guy and awesome co-worker. He will be missed.

Mike Forness

July 7, 2018

Rest In Peace, friend

Jessica Davis (Jenkins)

July 7, 2018

Our deepest condolences to you Gentry family. Josh was a beautiful person and will surely be missed. I like to imagine his reunion with Zach in heaven and find peace knowing that he is free of pain. I wish we could attend the services to support your family, but please know that we love you and are praying for your comfort and healing! Lots of love, Jess and Steve Davis

Joanna Cornwell

July 7, 2018

Thinking of what a wonderful man Josh was. Will always think of him and those unruly curls and smart sense of humor. Love and prayers to his family.

Sam Elias

July 7, 2018

My deepest sympathies as Josh and each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful teammate and valuable, positive influence to his customers and coworkers at Cisco.

God Bless.

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