Ralph W. Gentry
July 25, 1940 ~ May 27, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ralph W. Gentry, 69, of Asheville, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe county, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Mae Belle Sprouse Gentry. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald, Eugene and Jerry Gentry and a sister, Nell Webb.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Parker Gentry; daughters, Tonya Brand and husband Allen, Tia Anglin and husband Darrell, Jessica Dyer and husband Jeremy; a brother, Harvey Gentry; aunts, Irene Owenby, Lucille Akins and uncle Glenn Sprouse.
His grandchildren were his pride and joy; Allen, Jr, Tyler and Justin Brand, Ashley Brand White, Dustin, Austin and Hunter Anglin, Dylan, Devon, Dakota, Brayden and Taylor Dyer; great-granddaughter, Ryleigh White.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Zella Carpenter and Rick Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery with Jim Player, Bruce Budney, Billie Goodin, Bob Rhodes, Jim Young and Conley West serving as pall bearers.
His family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Care Partners Hospice, PO Box 25388, Asheville, NC 28813 or Acton UMC Building Fund, 171 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Dear Carolyn and Family,
Our hearts go out to you. We love you and will keep you in our hearts. There are just no words for such a time as this.
Sending a gentle hug your way,
To comfort you,
And to let you know
that you’re on our mind and in our heart today and always. Jr, Verna, Brett Gentry
Our prayers are going up for all of you! May the Lord send comfort to help get you through this time! I will always remember him with his great big smile!!
For those who knew Uncle Ralph..knew he was always cutting up and going on with you all the time that was just his nature….Always smiling…He was one of the good guys. He will be missed dearly.. My heart goes out to you and the family..
Carolyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Betty Lou and Ted Crowder
My deepest condolences to you Carolyn and to your family. I can only imagine the pain you are experiencing right now. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
CAROLYN& FAMILY,
WORDS CAN NOT BE SAID HOW SORRY WE ARE ABOUT RALPH PASSING HE WAS LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF PEOPLE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOUWITH LOVE, DAVID&PEGGY
We will surely miss that smile of our dear classmate. Carolyn you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. May you find confort in Him.
Tia,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Mrs.Sibert told me about him. I just asked Virginia about you last week. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sandi Ownbey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time Ralph was a wonderful friend and I consider it a honor to have worked with him. He will be missed by all.Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Carolyn & Family:
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this sad time. Ralph was always a fun loving person, enjoyable to be around. There will be no more suffering; he is at peace now.
Jessica,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.I am here for you if you need me.
Tammie Caldwell
Tyler Smith
Taylor Smith
Dear Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Just know that you and your family are being lifted up in prayer as you go thru the coming days. You can take comfort in the fact that Ralph is no longer suffering. He is celebrating his new life!
Dear Carolyn,
You are in our thought and prayers; you know that both of you will always have a special place in my heart. Ralph was always there to help with Dad and Bill or whenever Mom needed anything. Now its our turn to let you lean on us!!! Love Ya Tammy
So sorry to hear about Ralph’s death.
Carolyn,
I am so sorry to hear about you and your families loss.
Robert Allison
Carolyn, so sorry to hear of your loss, he will be missed by many but you can always cherish the memories the both of you have shared and made.
May God bless you and your family.
David Massie and Joyce Farmer
Jessica & Your Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I knew when I didn’t see you at work for a couple of days something was wrong. I have been where you are now & it is not easy especially if you were like me a daddy’s girl. I will be lifting you & your family up in prayers. Only God can give you strength to face the days ahead. It will never be easy believe me. 24 years & it still isn’t easy. He can live on in your heart though, draw close to those memories & always think of them & the special time & the special love you & your Daddy have. God gives new grace & new mercy each & everyday. I’ll be praying for you. You are such a sweet girl & always know God loves you & He cares & wants to help you through this. Just talk to Him, He’ll give you strength & wrap His loving arms around you as only He can. God Bless. Teressa Warren
Jessica~
I am so sorry to hear about your dad… My heart hurt for you the last night I seen you at the Ballfield.. If there is anything I can do, please let me know… I luv you sister!
Carolyn, I’m so sorry, I just now found out. Sandra sent me an email. I do not get the paper. I’m sorry for you loss. Please accept my apology for not being there for you. I love you and have enjoyed our class relationship since recently. Carolyn Fowler
Dearest Carolyn, My heart aches for you. I was so sorry to hear of Ralph’s death. You and your family will remain in my special thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
With much love, Eva Ann
CAROLYN, PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. NELSON ‘LIL RED’ REEVES
Dearest Carolyn:
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ralph’s death and your loss. I greatly treasure all the memories of the two of you at our reunions.
Comfort and prayers for you and your
family.
Lila Smathers (Townsend)
Dearest Carolyn:
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ralph’s death and your loss. I greatly treasure all the memories of the two of you at our reunions.
Comfort and prayers for you and your
family.
Lila Smathers (Townsend)