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Sandy Gentry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2012.

Sandy B. Gentry GLADE SPRING, Va. Sandy B. Gentry went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, March 18, 2012. He was 73. He has served as a deacon with the Seven Springs Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring, Va. He retired from Emory & Henry College where he served for more than 48 years. Emory & Henry College awarded him with the prestigious Earnest E. and Elizabeth C. Maiden Merit Award for Distinctive Achievements and Contributions in 1999. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Regina Gentry. He is survived by three daughters and son-in-laws, Sandra McCready and husband, Steve McCready, Bristol, Va., Amy Osborne and husband, Eugene Osborne, Bristol Va., and Kalonn Roberts and husband, Keith Roberts, Bluff City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Aaron McCready and wife, Amy McCready, Atlanta, Amber Joines and husband, Todd Joines, Bristol, Va., Adam McCready, Bristol, Va., Whitney Osborne, Bristol, Va., and Patrick Vandagriff, Bristol, Va.; one great-granddaughter, Kira Joines, Bristol, Va. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Ratliff, Glade Spring, Va., special nieces and nephews; and his brother-in-law and best friend, B.J. Gill. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. or at the home of Amy Gentry Osborne, 21347 Plantation Rd. (Lowry Hills), Bristol, VA 24202. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel on the campus of Emory & Henry College on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Tom Sullivan from Seven Springs Presbyterian Church will be officiating the service. Chad Gentry, Buck Gregory, Earl Hicks, Paul Hutchens, Jack Olinger, Sidney Parker, Dayton Owens and Jerry Sexton will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va. The family would like to express a special thank you to all of the people that assisted Mr. Gentry at the scene of the accident. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest book. The family of Sandy Gentry is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

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March 22, 2012

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March 21, 2012

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March 21, 2012

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Christy Bailey

March 22, 2012

Kalonn,
We are sorry to learn of your father's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Love, Christy Boswell and Jack Bailey

Rachel Keller

March 21, 2012

Sandra,Amy and Kalonn so sorry to hear about your dad. I worked with Regina at Piggly Wiggly and she was a wonderfulperson didn't know your dad very well but what I did know I liked him. may the memories you all have of him bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Wish that I could take the hurt and sadden away.But we know the one person that can. Hugs are sent your way.

Kim Whitley-Collins

March 21, 2012

Kalonn so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cristie Blevins Lester

March 21, 2012

Sandra, Amy, Kalonn & families: Your dad was such a wonderful man and we will forever consider ourselves blessed to have called him our friend. May you be flooded with God's healing grace in the days and weeks to come.

Cristie & Jason Lester
Debbie Blevins

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Amanda Yates

March 21, 2012

I am so saddened to find this..I knew Sandy only for a short time but long enough to understand how much he will be missed by many who knew him. Being his dental hygienist I met him recently and always looked forward to him coming in our office. We always had at least one good laugh each time he came in :) I feel honored to have met him..his family and friends will be in my thoughts in the days to come

Karren Ferguson

March 21, 2012

Dear family, Sandy was one of he sweetest gentlemen I ever met and I truly enjoyed talking to him when I worked at Emory and Henry. He was a friend to all and I never heard an ill word spoken of him by anyone. I know he will be missed by so many people,

brittany coalson

March 20, 2012

my brother responed to mr gentry accident. and he said to tell mr gentrys family that you guys would be in his prayers. he works for the gsvlsc. you guys will be in our thoughts and prayers god bless

Janet Carwell

March 20, 2012

I must say Papaw was one of the best,sweetest, kind and generous men that I've ever known. I feel privileged to call him my friend.My deepest sympathy to this special family. Love Janet H.Carwell and Whitley Hounchell

Kathy Smith Willis

March 20, 2012

Sandra and family, I am so sorry as I know you are grieving the absence of your precious daddy and grandpa/papaw. I also know (Sandra) that he is in a better place, and I also know you must be so thankful for the years you had with him. Prayers for your peace of mind, prayers for our Lord to carry you through these next few weeks. Love you, Kathy Smith Willis

Rebecca Farris

March 20, 2012

Guess all of my words did not get to you.Ilove you all

Sharon Johnson

March 20, 2012

May God bless you in your time of sorrow.I went to church with Sandy at Seven Springs many years ago. Sharon Thomas Johnson

rebecca farris

March 20, 2012

Sandra,Amy,Kaloon and families,I want you to know my prayers are with you all.You know how much I have loved your whole family.If I can do anything to help you please let me know.Ican't believe my best friend has been gone 10 yrs.Ilove you all.Love Toots

Sheriff Fred Newman

March 20, 2012

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Sandy Bailey Gentry. If our Sheriff's Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office

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