Yadkinville - Joel Dean Gentry, 60, passed away on December 2, 2012. He was born October 16, 1952 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Mathis, Jr., his parents, George and Betty Jean Kimmer Gentry, his beloved wife Patricia "Pat" Reavis Gentry. Surviving are his son, Patric Gentry; sister, Jan (Jamie) Williard; brothers, Clark (Debbie) Gentry, Mark (Deborah) Gentry, Greg Gentry; several other family members and friends. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM December 5, 2012 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Andy Lambert. Burial will follow at South Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:30 - 3:00 PM Wednesday December 5, 2012. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Gentry family.