Mar. 11, 1929

Arkadelphia

Clark County

Arkansas, USA

Death:

Apr. 19, 2011

Arkadelphia

Clark County

Arkansas, USA

George Wiley Gentry, affectinately called "Drop Out George," passed away quietly 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 Schools. 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 ten siblings. He was preceded in death be 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 Okolona, Arkansas; brothers James Gentry, Mac Gentry and Calvin Gentry of Flint, Michigan; Loyd Gentry of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; sisters Ruby (Chester) Karim of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Fay (Freddie) Carter of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; brother-in-law Albert Deloney of Flint, Michigan; sister-in-laws, Stella Baker of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Nella Bates of Flint, Michigan; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.





Burial:

Holly Grove African American Cemetery

Hollywood

Clark County

Arkansas, USA