Bobby Gentry, 87 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born in Edwardsville, AL on December 22, 1933 to Joe Lee and Ora A. Gentry. He married Era Bell Gentry on May 7, 1955. Bobby worked for Ivy Wire and Steel and was a United States Army Veteran. He loved fishing, racing and his Mustangs.
He is survived by niece Linda Endenfield (Chris); nephew Stanley Gentry (Connie); niece Robyn Bennett Joyner (Chris); nephew Larry Bennett (Belinda); sisters Betty Shelnutt and Carolyn Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Era Bell Gentry.
He loved everyone and everyone love him. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., June 29, 2021 at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7292 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205.