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Mr. Larry Gentry, 74, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, at Autumn Care of Drexel, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Gentry was born November 18, 1948 in Caldwell County, a son of the late Jay William and Mary Swanson Gentry. Larry was a Marine Veteran during the Vietnam war and retired as security guard with the Broyhill Furniture Co. His favorite pastime was fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Gentry.
Surviving are his brother, Bill Gentry of Morganton, niece, Kelli Gentry, nephew, Scott Gentry, great-nephews, Devin Shuping, Connor Gentry and great-niece, Katelyn Gentry.
Funeral Services for Larry Gentry will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 1, 2023 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Stacey Layne officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lenoir.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservice.com.
bill I’m so sorry for the loss of Larry you know how much he meant to me as a dear friend he was the most kind hearted person and a very dear friend to me I will keep you in my prayers May God bless and give comfort during this time I talked with him just about every day and I’m gonna miss those times
Prayers for you and your family. Larry was a very kind hearted man who was my mom’s best friend. He was a very good friend to her, and he was a friend to mom and dad many years ago. I remember as a kid all of us going to the beach and going to Wilmington to tour the USS Battleship. I have many memories of serving Larry at the Coffeehouse where I worked. I also remember him going to Easter Sunrise service at my brother’s house and spending time with our family. Larry was a super wonderful and sweet man and will be truly missed. May God comfort and give you and your family peace.