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Keith Gentry

1934 - 2020

BORN

1934

DIED

2020

Keith Gentry Obituary

Keith Kellon Gentry, 86, son of the late Denny and Romie Gentry, born Feb. 18, 1934, passed away Tuesday, July 21, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He is survived by his wife, Iris Shelton Gentry, of the home; one son, Vince Gentry of Raleigh; five stepchildren; six step-grandchildren; one special step-grandson, Mason King of Norfolk, Virginia, U. S. Navy; and one very helpful grandson, Bobby Ladd, who spent a great deal of time helping Mr. Gentry with his care and upkeep of the home and property, and one brother, Gaylord Gentry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. He was so loved and will be missed by his stepchildren, Lynn, Mike, David, Darrell, and Misty and his step-grandchildren, and other family. There was a private graveside service held at Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery on Friday, July 24, at 2 p.m. Elder Arwood Edwards officiated. John 3:16. Cox-Needham Funeral Home is serving the Gentry family.

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Published by Mount Airy News from Jul. 23 to Jul. 27, 2020.

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Sherry Walsh

July 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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