James Albert Gentry

September 13, 1921 — October 13, 2008

Ronda Mr. James Albert Gentry, age 87, of Elkin Hwy. 268, Ronda passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Gentry was born September 13, 1921 in Yadkin County to Clarke & Murlie Pendry Gentry. Mr. Gentry was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Gentry and Sherman Gentry. Survivors include: his wife, Sybil Church Gentry of the home; a son, Stephen James Gentry and wife Ethel of Hays; two daughters, Barbara Gentry Woodruff and husband Johnny of Boonville, Debra Gentry Blevins of Raleigh and fiancé Dave Clark; a brother, Miles Gray Gentry and wife Nancy of Concord; a sister, Fern Johnson of Greensboro; four grandsons, one step grandchild; seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at White Plains Baptist Church by Rev. William Souther and Rev. Monroe Huffman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Gentry will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hodges Funeral home in Elkin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hugh Chatham Nursing Center Animal Fund, 700 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621 Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Gentry family.

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