Obituary: Jerry L. Gentry

Graveside services for Jerry L. Gentry, 74, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine. The services will be officiated by Bro. Frankie Wright and Bro. Tommy Derden.

Mr. Gentry passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Athens.

Jerry Leon Gentry was born July 19, 1938 in Dallas, the son of Althon Gentry and Jessie Herrington Gentry. He was a member of the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church of Palestine. Jerry enjoyed making tapes and taking photo’s. He loved riding his bike and once rode in a marathon bike race. He was a great friend and family member and will be missed by all he knew and loved.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving caretakers and special friends; Betty Miller, William Miller, James Wright, Donald Wright, Janice Rutledge, Tommy Derden and Margie Derden