Carl F. Gentry

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mr. Carl F. Gentry, 67, of Gosnell, passed from this life Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

He was born in Blytheville to Vancel Abel and Christine Warren Gentry and attended Gosnell Baptist Church. Carl was a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. He loved being outdoors and riding all types of vehicles, especially motorcycles. He was a people person and would "talk your head off." He loved his family and was devoted to each one.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Gentry; and his sister, Carolyn Gentry Daniels.

He leaves his son, James Neal "Jimmy" Edwards of Cape Girardeau, Mo.;

Two brothers, Chuck Gentry and wife, Barbara, and Kenny Gentry and wife, Stephanie, of Gosnell;

Four nephews, Chuck Gentry Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Mike Gentry and wife, Beth, Cody Gentry and Clayton Gentry; and

Three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Eddie Clemons officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cobb Funeral Home. An online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com