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OBITUARY
Royce
Gentry
FEBRUARY 7, 1937 – DECEMBER 29, 2018
Royce Gentry, age 81, of Sherman, Texas entered into rest on Saturday
December 29, 2018. Royce was born Sunday February 7, 1937 to Leona
Gentry and Robert Gentry in Carrollton, Texas. Royce served in The
United States Air Force for 4 years between WWII and Korean War. He
proudly served as an inspector for Bell Helicopter for 30 years before
his retirement . He had a love for collecting guns, knives, helicopters,
and antiquing. He enjoyed bird watching in the flower garden. He and
Jonie enjoyed traveling, dancing, and being with friends and family. He
was an early riser, a patient teacher, a giver with a heart of gold. He
also loved football, his favorite team was Denver Broncos. He had a love
for tractors, he restored an antique 1950’s John Deere tractor. When you
saw Royce he was always well dressed and smelling of Stetson Cologne.
Royce is survived by; daughter-in-law Rebecca Gentry (wife of Royce Jr.)
kids Jessica, Jason, Taorn Shelly, Shawn, Ryan and Natlie Staggs; son
Daniel Boone and wife Paula kids Corey and Casey; daughters Deborah
Gentry; daughter Linda Jarvis kids Brandon and Kelsey; Sharon Boyce and
husband Mark Moncrief; Mary Alice Gentry; grandchildren: Justin Watson,
Cindy Johnson; Carla and husband Ashley Norris children: Eli and Sam
Norris; Dr. Jeremy Johnson and wife Trina, children Caleb, Colby, Calyn;
Deloris and husband Rodney Rendon children: Carissa Rendon, Lexy Powell,
Landry Rendon, Aaron and wife Kathryn Powell, great great- grandson
Judah Powell
Royce was preceded in death by his parents; wives' Modena Gentry and
Jonie Gentry; sons Russell Gentry and Royce Edwin Gentry Jr. as well as
his five brothers and one sister.
On Wednesday January 9th The family requests the presence of family and
friends for a meal and sharing of memories from 11:30 to 1:30 with a
memorial service to follow, at Antioch Baptist Church, Bells Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
www.bratcherfuneralhome.com for the Gentry family. |
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams |
GENTRY
MODENA - 1937-1991
ROYCE - 1937-2018
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Dallas County, Texas
Section: Devotion; Sublot 6B Space: 3
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