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Raymond Gentry Obituary
January 3, 1960 - April 13, 2023
Raymond Leroy Gentry, 63, of Claremont, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
He was born January 3, 1960 in Newport News, Va. to the late Floyd Gentry and Thelma Devier Gentry. Raymond was employed in the manufacturing industry and was well-known around Claremont.
Those left to cherish his memory are; brothers: Roy Gentry and wife Karen of Wilmington, Del., Floyd Gentry and wife Brenda of Hiddenite; sister: Dorothy Trivette of Hickory.
A memorial service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Claremont. Rev. David Hefner will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. The family will receive friends following the service.
Condolences may be sent to the Gentry family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Gentry family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
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Billy
June 5, 2023
RIP Fly high raymond we will miss you eat all the burger king you want king
Marlene Stewart
April 25, 2023
Requiesce in pace - the restless wanderer has gone home. PAX
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