Otis Scott Gentry

1937 - 2021

Otis Scott Gentry obituary, 1937-2021, Spartanburg, SC

Otis Scott Gentry

1937 - 2021

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

Otis Gentry Obituary

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PACOLET, SC- Otis Scott Gentry, 83, of Pacolet, SC passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Born March 10, 1937 in Pacolet, SC he was the son of the late Charlie and Myrtle Valentine Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was a member of Pacolet United Methodist Church and retired from WABCO.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Nettie Rothrock Gentry; sons, Bryan Scott Gentry (Ann) of Easley, SC, and William Charles Gentry (Kathy) of Cowpens, SC; grandchildren, Ashley G. Atkins (Derek), Amber Gentry, Jessica Gentry, Scott T. Gentry (Miranda), and Charley Gentry, and great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Gentry, Layla Atkins, Adaleigh Gentry, Aria Alewine, Savannah Carroll, Luke Carroll, and Brielle Gentry. He was predeceased by his parents, great-granddaughter, Amariah J. Gentry; sisters, Bernice G. Sizemore, Gladys G. Hyatt, Faye G. Sentell, and brothers, Walter Gentry and Conley Gentry.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 5, 2021 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by The Rev. Phillip Park. Visitation will be held in the chapel following the service. The family respectfully requests that guests wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines.
Memorials may be made to Pacolet United Methodist Church, PO Box 427, Pacolet, SC 29372; Shriner's Hospital for Children, PO Box 1510, Ranson, WV 25438-4510, of Spartanburg Regional Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 2624, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel

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