Jimmy Gentry Obituary

Age - 74

October 6, 2023

Baldwyn, MS

Jimmy GentryBlue Springs - Jimmy Gentry, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his home. Jimmy was born in New Albany, MS on December 11, 1948 to Billy and Evelyn Gentry. He loved going on vacation to the mountains, witnessing for our Lord and Savior, going to singings, attending church and taking care of his beloved Toyota truck. Jimmy retired from the furniture industry and he was a faithful member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at Waters Funeral Home on Monday, October 09, 2023 at 1:00 p. m. with Bro. Keith Cobb and Bro. Michael Clifton officiating. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Gentry; daughters, Kimberly Gentry and Stephanie Gentry; mother, Evelyn McDonald Gentry; grandchildren and pride of his life, Clara Short and Greyson Short; cousins, Wayne Gentry, Mike Gentry, Rita Gentry and a special nephew, Jackie Hill; host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Gentry; grandparents, Christine and Travis McDonald, Francis and Baxter Gentry and a sister, Kay Gentry Hill. Pallbearers will be Terry George, Jerry Christian, Eddie George, Mike Gentry, Chris Crump and Jackie Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Musgrove, Wayne Gentry, Chandler Crump and Kenneth Gentry. Visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5:00 -8:00 p. m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www. watersfuneralservice. com

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