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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.