George Gentry

George Wiley Gentry, affectionately called "Drop Out George," passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. he was preceded in death by his mother Alberta Bailey Gentry and father Ruby Gentry.

Born on March 11, 1929, in Okolona, Arkansas, he attended Holly Grove School. He lived in Flint, Michigan and worked at General Motors until retiring after 28 years of faithful service in 1982. He loved writing, gardening and singing gospel music. George had a transferable enthusiasm for life, evidenced over the last few months as he maintained a positive outlook throughout his challenging ordeal, always encouraging family and friends to do the same.

He was the oldest of 10 siblings. He was prededed in death by his brother, John Gentry, and his sisters, Lois McNeal and Eddie Henderson.

On December 15, 1956, he married Ruth (Deloney) Gentry; they did not have children. However, during vacation time, they took a special interest in their niece, Mimi Henderson and in mentoring their nephew Stacey Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Gentry of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; brothers, James Gentry, Mac Gentry and Calvin Gentry of Flint, Michigan; Loyd Gentry of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; sister, Ruby (Chester) Karim of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Fay (Freddie) Carter of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; brother-in-law, Albert Deloney of Flint, Michigan; sister-in-law, Stella Baker, of Kalamazoo, Michgan, Nella Bates, of Flint, Michigan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Grave side service will be held Saturday April 23, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. Holy Grove Cemetery.

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