Carl Alvin Gentry

1925 - 2013

Carl Alvin Gentry obituary, 1925-2013, Conover, NC

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Drum Funeral Home - Conover

509 First Ave South

Conover, North Carolina

Carl Gentry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2013.

Carl Alvin Gentry, age 87, of Conover, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton.

Born April 23, 1925 in Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late Millard Jerome Gentry and Bertha York Gentry. Carl was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover where he was a member of the Laymans League. He retired from Foamex and was an auxiliary police officer with the Conover Police Department. Carl enjoyed playing pool and was very involved with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Leroy Gentry, Earl Gentry, and R. L. Gentry; sister, Opal Frye.

Carl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeraldean "Jerry" Matthews Gentry; daughter, Kathy Hollar Isenhour and husband, Gary, of Conover; sisters, Wanda Kerr and husband, Edwin, of Hickory, Dorothy "Louise" Pitts of Georgia; grandchildren, Stanley Alvin Schell Jr. and wife, Stacie, of Maiden; great-grandchildren, Deanna Schell, Taylor Schell, and Andrea Schell.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Brian Weaver and Vicar Harry Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Conover City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

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April 8, 2013

Jerry & Kathy & family, So sorry to hear of you loss. I know its been awhile but I still remember Mr. Genrty when we lived across the yard. Praying for you all.

April 4, 2013

Jean Gilbert

Mrs. Gentry, Kathy and family....I remember all of your trips to Duo Drug when I was a teenager and how nice you both have always been to me. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

April 4, 2013

Connie & Jim Lingle

Jerri, Cathy and Family - was so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Have such great memories of the times at the Dairy Hall and Carl always having a smile. Just knowing he is with his Lord helps but it is still hard to let him go from us. Take care and may God grant you His Blessings and Peace during these difficult times.

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