William Hilrey Gentry

Gentry Mocksville - William Hilrey Gentry, 89, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. He was born February 22, 1924 in Wilkes County to the late Lonnie Gentry and Lossie Parks Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Virginia L Redmond; children, Evelyn "Betty" Hague, Wilma D. Parson; sisters, Lillie Bell Harris, Eula Gentry; brothers, Millard "Horace" Gentry, Obe Gentry, Artis Gentry, Hubert Gentry. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Revels Gentry; children, Barbara A. Gentry, Dorothy L. (John Thomas) Williams, Sylvia S. Boles, Veronica Gentry, Eunice (William J.) Revels, Lossie (David) King, Sharon D. (Rick) Wagoner, James H. (Barbara) Gentry, Kathy L. Gentry; brother, Lonnie "Pete" Gentry; host of five generations of grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews; caretaker, Christie Freeman. His funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Marvin Harper. Burial will follow at Mountain Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville, which is serving the Gentry Family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.