Gary Gentry
March 28 1947 - November 24 2009
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Obituary
Gary Lee Gentry, age 62, passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Ohio State University Medical Center. A beloved husband and father, who proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was the founder and owner of GL Gentry Electric for 20 years and volunteered for the Charity Newsies. Gary was also a scuba diver and avid outdoorsman. Gary is preceded in death by parents Hugh & Berta, brother Terry and grandmother Avenell "Granny" Tolbert. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Judith Ann, children Amy Lynn and PFC Sean Patrick, sisters Shirley (Rusty) Ambrose of Bradenton, FL and Vicki Eddy of Huber Heights, OH. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Gary to the Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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From : Jeff Laylin
To :
Date: November 25th 2009
To Judith Ann and family;
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Gary was a very nice man and an excellent volunteer for the Charity Newsies.
Jeff Laylin
Charity Newsie
President 2004
From : Molly Ken Cassie & Kyle
To : Judy Amy & Sean
Date: November 25th 2009
Judy- Ken just heard the news today. We will miss Gary. He will be joining us from above on St Patrick Day 2010. We know you will all stay close as a family. So glad he had the time to join Ken down at Ohio University during Father's weekend. So glad Kyle had a chance to go fishing with Gary several years back. Bet he is playing cards in heaven with friends of ours.
We love the happy picture you chose to place on this web site. This is the Gary we will always remember fondly in our hearts.
Please take care and call on us if you need anything!
Ken & Molly
From : (Miss) Elaine Schuttinger
To : Judy, Amy and Sean
Date: November 25th 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Know you are all in my prayers and the prayers of many others at Trinity.
From : Jay O'Neill
To : The Gentry family
Date: November 26th 2009
Gary and I were in the same graduating class at Eastmoor. I remember that in our junior year, he knew all the corny "grape" jokes that were popular then. He told them, and we all laughed. I am very sorry for your loss.
From : Herb Braverman
To : Gary's Family
Date: November 26th 2009
I remember Gary from our days at Eastmoor High back in the 60's. I think of him as quiet and gentle--a real person one could talk to and get respect. I know he will be missed dearly by all of you, but you were all lucky to have hime in your lives.
From : Dick & Sharon Sorensen
To : Judy, Amy & Sean
Date: November 26th 2009
Tears came to my eyes when I read about Gary. It's been a long time since I've had that reaction and it's terrible. Sharon and I are stunned with Gary's passing at such a young age. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to each of you at this challenging period in your families history. We got to know Gary first through a professional relationship that bloomed into a personal friendship. He always, and I mean always, had a million dollar smile and a warm handshake. We watched him do things for other people (and for us) without a minutes hesitation. He took care of you guys and he took care of his employees. Even when business was real tough he took care of others first. So from one sailor to another...
"....I must go down to the seas again
to the vagrant gypsy life,
to the gull's way and the whale's way
where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn
from a laughing fellow rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over."
Sweet Dreams Gary. Love Dick & Sharon
From : Pam & Gary Burton
To : Gentry Family
Date: November 26th 2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. Gary was a kind and wonderful person. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
From : Deb, John, Andy & Laura Sisinger
To : Amy and family
Date: November 27th 2009
Please know that we are all thinking of you and your family at this very sad time and are sending you our heartfelt sympathy.
The Sisingers
From : Brenda Chaney
To : Judy and children
Date: November 27th 2009
Judy,
I was very sorry to hear the news about your husband. I told my son, Adam, last evening at dinner and he said, once again, you were the best teacher he ever had. I am sending you a pat on the back and a hug at a difficult time.
Brenda