Mr. CL Gentry

Mr. C L Gentry age 82, of West Jefferson, died on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Gentry was born on February 11, 1934 in Ashe County to Will and Dell Tilley Gentry. Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by his parents and all his brothers and sisters. Mr. Gentry served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ronda Rash with Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Gentry is survived by: his wife, Helen Louise Rash Gentry, son Larry Gentry & wife Penny of Boone, daughter, Lois Moyer of Jefferson, son, Lloyd Gentry & wife Barbara of Lansing, daughter, Linda Dollar & husband Rick of Florida, son, Leon Gentry of West Jefferson, daughter, Peggy Shaw & husband Gary of Jefferson, son, Scotty Gentry & wife Kara of Todd; also surviving are 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Gentry's arrangements.