Thurmond Mr. Garry Lee Gentry, age 51, of Sylvan Road, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Gentry was born March 8, 1958 in Surry County to Bobby Joe & Mary Jane Shores Gentry. Mr. Gentry was a dedicated employee of Piedmont Sheet Metal and attended Mining Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include: His wife, Kim Gentry of the home; a son, Nick Gentry and fiancée Kasey Durham of the home; a daughter, Sarah Gentry and her boyfriend Joseph Brewer of the home; his mother, Jane Gentry of Elkin; three brothers, Robbie Gentry of Elkin, Barry Gentry of State Road, and Joey Gentry of Elkin; two sisters, Tammy Anderson of Austin, Sandra Galehouse of Elkin; his favorite companion, his dog "Bella"; Special friends, Employees of Swift's Body Shop and Thomas Golden. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Mining Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Keith Wood. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. The family would like to say thanks to the doctor's and nurses of Piedmont Hematology and the 9th floor west wing of Forsyth Hospital and a very special thanks to Melissa Elmore, April Crissman, and Jennifer Tutterow. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Gentry family.
