Fred William Gentle

Mocksville – Fred William Gentle, 92, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born March 26, 1928 in Iredell County to the late John Hix Gentle and Lessie Myers Gentle. Fred retired from Mclean Trucking after 33 years of service and logged over 7 million miles. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a master gardener and bee keeper. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Bell Steelman, Daisy Carter, Ella Mae Ireland; brothers, Walter Gentle, Albert Gentle, Wayne Gentle. Surviving is his wife of 70 years, Betty Adams Gentle; children, Elaine (David) James, Jimmy (Melinda) Gentle, Lynn Gentle; grandchildren, Adrian (Tracey) Gentle, Denise (Michael) Porter, Aubrey (Shannon) James, Kayla (Tim) Norman; great grandchildren, Austin Gentle, Reagan Gentle, Liam Gentle, Finley Gentle, Dane Porter, Kate Porter, Noah Porter, Nora James, Clara James, Landon Norman, Colton Norman; one step great grandchild, Andrew Tharpe; sister, Rosalene Hall; brother, John Henry (Carol) Gentle; several nieces and nephews. His graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Noel Hawks and the Rev. Marvin Blackburn. Fred will lie in-state on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 2433 Liberty Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Gentle family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.