George Alexander Gentry
June 7, 1931 ~ December 23, 2009
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Hendersonville – George A. Gentry, 78, of S. Melissa Way, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009.
A native of Alleghany County, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Cordelia McLean Gentry and husband of the late Eloise League Gentry, who died in 1984. He also was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Hosmer and nine siblings, Edna Medici, Mildred Horel, Jean Pence and Horton, Boyd, Page, Clifford, Kyle and Carl Gentry.
George was a member of Arden First Baptist Church and retired from Piedmont Airlines with 31 ½ years of service as a senior station supervisor.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Stevens Gentry; step-son, James S. Henderson of Hendersonville; three sisters, Grace Woodruff of Lewisville, NC, Louise Friddle of Greensboro and Joan Pendry of Lakeland, Fla.; two grandchildren, Kimberly Lowe and Jacob West, of Conroe, Texas; four great granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 12 noon, Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. G. Scott Lynch and Mr. Sam Stevens. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arden First Baptist Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC 28704.
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My deepest sympathy to you, Laura, and the family.
Our best wishes are extended to you and family.
We were saddened to read of George passing. We have known him a long time and he will surely be missed. Laura, You & the family are in our prayers.
Your all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mr. Gentry will be greatly missed by us all.
Lynne Worley
(Carolina Internal Medicine Recpt)
Laura, I was shocked and saddened to hear about George’s passing.
Please know that you are in my prayers and remember also that the Lord is your greatest comfort. I love you and will continue to pray for you and your son.
I`am so sorry Mrs.laura for your loss if there is any thing we can do just let me know.God be with you and your family during this hard time.
We were saddened to learn of George’s passing. We remember him a good friend, fellow church member, neighbor, and golf buddy. We will miss his good humor, funny stories, and cheerful nature even while very sick in his last years. We ask God’s blessings on Laura and the extended family.
We loved Uncle George. I have many fond memories from my childhood on. We are so sorry for your loss. He was blessed to have you to love and care for him. We love you.
Susan & Rich
Even as we share our deepest sympathies and prayers for you, Laura, we rejoice with you that George is at rest in his Heavenly Father and will be reunited at the return of our Saviour.
Remembering you in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.We wish for the peace that only GOD can give you at this time. George has been a good friend for many years.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. George will be missed by so many. His kind heart and sweet spirit will always be with me in my memories.
Bill
Dear Laura, George was, to us, a man of high integrity and someone that always took the right path. The path wasn’t always the easiest to take – but the one he knew in his heart as the only one for him that would never question the direction he went. We will miss him and remember him for his great character and good humor, and as a Southern gentleman.
Uncle George had such a wonderful sense of humor and gentle spirit. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Jennifer & Steve
Laura and family, May you be embraced with the peace that passes understanding during this time of grief. George was my dear friend at church and at the airport.
The first day I met George was on a Christmas Day. He was a proud and good man, a credit to his family and his beloved Piedmont Airlines. The last day I saw George was Thanksgiving Day; he was ready to celebrate and embrace family and friends. He enjoyed his life to the last. Love to Laura.