of Joneboro, AR
February 23, 1945 - April 10, 2014
Mr. Gary Ray Gentry, 69, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday at his home. He was born February 23, 1945 to the late O. D. and Elva Hovey Gentry in Neosho, MO. Gary served in the U.S. Air Force and his hobbies were reading and craftsmanship.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Anne Cremeen.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Johnson Gentry of the home; three sons, Chris McQuay of Little Rock, Timothy McQuay of Jonesboro and Stephen McQuay of Harrisburg, PA; one daughter, Lori Wilson of West Memphis; nine grandchildren, Ashley King, Karly King, Parker King, Katy King all of West Memphis, Marissa and Rebecca McQuay of Little Rock, Heather and Courtney McQuay of Junction City, KS and Alex McQuay of Harrisburg, PA; one great grandchild, Kennedie King of West Memphis.
There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 10:00am in Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home chapel with Brother Ray Broadaway officiating.
There will be no burial so the family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make lasting memorials to The Children's Advocacy Center, 905 North 7th Street, West Memphis, AR 72301.
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16 Condolence(s)
Mary Gentry
Monday, April 14, 2014
Thank you all for the comforting words you all shared with us. My heart is broken but I know he is whole and well again and I know someday I will be with him again. We shared a love that I never knew existed until I met him. His funny jokes, his laughter, his wit, his facial expressions I will never forget. There are no words on earth that I can say to compare to the love we had for each other. I thank GOD every day that he gave me 21 years together. Thank you friends of SP for showing your support. Gary loved all of you at SP. I want to say so much more about how I felt but like I said there isn't any words on earth that fits how we felt about each other. I love you is not even close.....He was loved by many. He was so kind and gentle and He was the perfect man. I miss you so much my darling. Peace till we meet again...I love you!
Glenda Eldridge
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Mary,
We are so sorry for the Loss of your Husband. You and your Family are in our Thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time.
WITH OUR SYMPATHY,
Paul & Glenda (Johnson) Eldridge
Glenda Eldridge
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Mary,
We are so sorry for the Loss of your Husband. You and your Family are in our Thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time.
WITH OUR SYMPATHY,
Paul & Glenda (Johnson) Eldridge
Tammy Demmitt
Friday, April 11, 2014
Mary and family,
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God's comfort and peace that passes all understanding to each of you as you endure this most difficult journey. Tammy
Lori Gentry Wilson
Friday, April 11, 2014
Oh how it blesses my heart to hear such kind words and fond memories you all have of my dad! He was truly the best father, husband and grandfather! My dad was my greatest supporter and showed me unconditional love even when I wasn't very lovable. For those who didn't know him, let me just say that he was the most gentle, kindest, most compassionate and funniest man you'd ever want to meet! My heart is broken for those of us who knew and loved him but I also am rejoicing that he is whole and well again after a year long struggle with cancer. Thank you again for sharing with me how he touched your life!
MaryJo Flanagan
Friday, April 11, 2014
Gary was a great friend. I shall always remember his quick wit and our long talks. Mary I pray for you and your family that your sorrow passes quickly. All my prayers.
Toni Hall
Friday, April 11, 2014
Mary,
You know I loved my pal. He was certainly special to me and I know a lot of others as well. He is living it up in heaven! Although we miss him so much - he is happy and whole! I've got fun, happy and even hilarious memories of that great guy. I'll never forget him. Love, Love, Love and peace to you Mary.
Love you,
Toni
roger
Friday, April 11, 2014
Everyone at SPI will miss Gary. Our thoughts are with you Mary. I am grateful for the time and experience that he dedicated to me and our company. Gary was a fine and patient man...
Roger
Jackie Hurd
Friday, April 11, 2014
Heaven awaits a great Southern Gentleman!!
Mary, I'm thinking of you and your family, and hoping for peace during this most difficult time.
Jackie
mike ridings
Friday, April 11, 2014
Mary,
Gary was a great friend and will be sorely missed.
May the Lord grant you and your family the peace
that passes all understanding.
Walter Johnson
Friday, April 11, 2014
Condolences to my sister Mary Gentry and Lori - Gary's daughter - Gary was a good husband, a good father and a friend to all - he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Gary was loved <3
Lisa Adams
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Lori, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. Please know that you, your children and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Lewis
Thursday, April 10, 2014
I am going to miss you...you were such a great Dad to Lori. I saw such great love and patience as we were growing up. You were such a kind and loving soul and your daughter carries that legacy on. She loved you so much. Don't worry, I will be there for her...ALWAYS. Miss you already!
Sincerely,
Janet Foster Lewis
Tim Gott
Thursday, April 10, 2014
A great man and a great friend. I am a better person for knowing him. The jokes we shared flew past many people, but we would laugh and carry on like school kids. His laugh was so contagious, I can't count the times we laughed till we cried. I am filled with a great sadness at his passing.
He was a man, take him, for all in all I shall not met his like again.
Timothy McQuay
Thursday, April 10, 2014
I love and miss you dad. There is a hole in my heart now and it will take a while to mend. But I rest assured that you are in heaven walking and talking with Jesus. I wish we had gotten closer before you go sick but these last few months you were more of a dad to me than my own father. You will always be in my heart in mind.
laura wilson walters
Thursday, April 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Praying for all of you during this difficult time.