Joseph C. Gentry, 97, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on January 10, 2021. Joseph was born on August, 3 1923 in Wayne County, Missouri to Charlie and Lucy Gentry. Joseph entered the United States Army in 1943 and became a Decorated WWII Veteran. He had two long careers; retiring from National Lock and Sears Auto, where he worked as a mechanic. Joseph was a member of Silver Hill Pentecostal Church. Joseph served God and his Country but always made time for his family and gardening.
Joseph is survived by his wife Eva Gentry; children, Virginia Gentry and Gary Gentry; step daughter, Leoma Meadors; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vernice Gentry; children, Charles Gentry, Mary Sullivan, and Marjorie Gentry; step children, Bill and Linda.
A Walk Through visitation was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A Private Family Service will follow the Visitation. Entombment will follow the Service.
A special thank you to Joseph's caring neighbor, Mark Sigmund.
Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2021.
Joseph is survived by his wife Eva Gentry; children, Virginia Gentry and Gary Gentry; step daughter, Leoma Meadors; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vernice Gentry; children, Charles Gentry, Mary Sullivan, and Marjorie Gentry; step children, Bill and Linda.
A Walk Through visitation was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A Private Family Service will follow the Visitation. Entombment will follow the Service.
A special thank you to Joseph's caring neighbor, Mark Sigmund.
Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2021.
Joseph C. Gentry, 97, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on January 10, 2021. Joseph was born on August, 3 1923 in Wayne County, Missouri to Charlie and Lucy Gentry. Joseph entered the United States Army in 1943 and became a Decorated WWII Veteran. He had two long careers; retiring from National Lock and Sears Auto, where he worked as a mechanic. Joseph was a member of Silver Hill Pentecostal Church. Joseph served God and his Country but always made time for his family and gardening.
Joseph is survived by his wife Eva Gentry; children, Virginia Gentry and Gary Gentry; step daughter, Leoma Meadors; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vernice Gentry; children, Charles Gentry, Mary Sullivan, and Marjorie Gentry; step children, Bill and Linda.
A Walk Through visitation was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A Private Family Service will follow the Visitation. Entombment will follow the Service.
A special thank you to Joseph's caring neighbor, Mark Sigmund.
Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2021.
Joseph is survived by his wife Eva Gentry; children, Virginia Gentry and Gary Gentry; step daughter, Leoma Meadors; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vernice Gentry; children, Charles Gentry, Mary Sullivan, and Marjorie Gentry; step children, Bill and Linda.
A Walk Through visitation was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A Private Family Service will follow the Visitation. Entombment will follow the Service.
A special thank you to Joseph's caring neighbor, Mark Sigmund.
Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2021.
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