Robert "Bob" Gentry

George Robert “Bob” Gentry, age 72 of Arlington, passed away on February 10, 2018. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Morehead City, North Carolina, the son of Henry Gentry and Elwanda Gillikin Gentry. Bob met Sheryl Merchant in Illinois and they celebrated 48 years of marriage together before his passing.

In addition to his wife, Sheryl, Bob is survived by his children Kevin Gentry, Ryan Gentry and wife Alisha, Kyle Gentry, and Melissa Gentry; grandchildren Mason, Ayden, and Annie Gentry; sisters Mary Cordell and husband Bobby and Judi Miroehnick and husband Steve; and lifelong friends Karen and Tom Horn. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeff Gentry.

Bob proudly served in the US Navy during the Cold War Era. After enlistment, he continued in his family tradition in working in rail car manufacturing, until his retirement after nearly 50 years of service. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed golf, in which he played every Sunday, cooking, guns, cars, and gadgets. Bob never met a stranger and his greatest time was spent with his family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life will be at 12:00noon on February 26, 2018 at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.