Mike could always make me laugh I will miss him and every time I see a fuzy toy that looks like a anaimal I will remember the times he got people with his tricks and laugh. Joe Pulse

I miss Mike.  He was a good guy.  Fun loving, respectful and somewhat of a prankster to breakup the normal day and provide a bit of humor for all.  I just wish the Cowboys had won more for him.

Pat, Michelle, and family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Mike.  After many years of praying for him, I had hoped that God's answer to his healing would be to keep him here with you.  May God lift you up in the days to come and give you peace when you need it most.  Love ya,
Lori Mayfield

Michelle, Ernie & Family,

It is so apparent in all of the pictures, what a Kind, Loving person your Dad was Michelle.

What a Blessing just seeing the smiles on his face, as well as on the faces of all those he Loved & who Loved him. I Pray that thoughts and memories such as these, will be the very thing that will Sustain & Strengthen you in the days ahead. 

My Thoughts & Prayers will remain with all of you in the days ahead, for that Peace that carries us, until our own Strength & Healing are restored. 
Love always. Terry

Michelle and family - My most sincere condolences.  My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I learned of the loss of your Dad.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.  Sorry we can not be there.

We are sorry for your loss. I often think of our trip to the Rose Bowl parade in 1991. We know that you will miss Mike, but he will always be in your Heart.

So sorry to hear that Mike has left us. But it will truly be heaven's gain. I had the pleasure of working very close with Mike in the paint shop. May God bless you with the confort that only He can minister.Glen Wharton Ft. Worth, Texas

Michelle and Family -

I know how hard this has been for you but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your dad is at peace now and there are so many people who love and care for you.  

Our prayers are with the entire Gentry family.  Love to all of you - Zach and Lindsey

The world is a little less happy with the loss of a joyful soul, but Heaven will be just a bit better with my Uncle in it. We love you.

Gentry family, I was so very sorry to hear of Mike's death.  He was  a remarkable man and those that knew him were truly blessed. Working with Mike on the 4th of July parade all those years was a fantastic experience.  He was an inspiration to everyone that was around him.  Ernie, a special note to you...your world will be dimmer without him but what a legacy he has left. With deep felt sympathy, Lee Cope

We are saddened to know that Mike has left this world, but joyful know that he is better now in the arms of his Savior.  No more pain for him to bear.  He will live on through our memories until we see him again.

Michelle and Family: We will be praying for you all.  
Davey and I have both lost our dads so if you ever need anyone to talk to, please call.  
Love always - Davey and Tina

The slide show was wonderful and my prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow.  You have so many wonderful memories and they will help you heal in time.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Karen O'Doherty

Michelle, Ernie, Christopher and Brittany--
I know your Dad and Grandpa meant the world to you.  Now he can be with you wherever you go.  Thinking of you all, Love Stan and Lisa

Trish, I was sad to get your phone call the other night.  I know that we have not stayed in close touch but you and Mike have had a special place in my heart.  I remember the day that I saw ya'll for the first time since your wedding and just hearing us all laugh will be a favorite memory of mine.  When you get sad and miss him try to remember all the happy times and I am sure there are many.  Sending love and sympathy to you and your family.
Kathy (Haley) Rekow

My deepest sympathy to the Gentry family.  You will be in my prayers.

May God bless the Gentry family in your time of sorrow.  I enjoyed working with Mike for many years at GM.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

My greatest memories of Mike are the pranks he loved to play, how he laughed at everything in life and seemed to be the most laid back person! What I appreciate most are the influences he had on my kiddos, Tyler & Janna... the humor they have been shown through the years is something that's rubbed off into their own souls. Mike was a proud grand-pa, always was proud of these kids, sometimes more then I was. My fondest memories are working at GM with him as well as my own father (Both my father & father in law at my job!!). In spite of the fact Michael Jr. & I divorced years ago, "Big" Mike (as we called him) always treated me the same. I have always respected that about him & have felt more of us need to strive to be like that. The world is definitely a different place with Mike not here in body. We all know he is here in spirit, surrounding us & watching his grand-kids from a different view now. I know so, Tyler & Janna sense him around and that sure puts a smile on my face.

Loved seeing the sweet slideshow of pictures.  I know how much your husband, father and grandfather will be missed.  He left you with an amazing legacy.  We send many prayers for peace and comfort for your whole family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat, my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Your family has our sympathies as Mike will be very missed, but take comfort and peace in knowing he is with the Lord - hang on to your faith.  We praise God that you were blessed to have such a wonderful, loving man in your lives; cherish your memories.  
Much love and prayers, 
Don and Sandra Spray

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike his family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Mike at General Motors. He always had a smile for you. He will be missed greatly.

Dear Trisha & Family ~ To say that Mike will be missed is definitely an understatement. After hearing the news yesterday afternoon, we started talking about some of our best Mike memories. Even in our sorrow, we had to chuckle as we talked about his mongoose cage in college, the day he dropped John's room key down the stairwell while John was in the dorm shower,  the pranks that were waiting for us in our first apartment when we returned from our honeymoon, and how he would frequently tell the waitor it was John's birthday when we would go out to eat (even though it wasn't) because he knew how embarrassed John would get over those loud birthday productions in restaurants. We suspect there's been an increase of laughter in Heaven these past couple of days. We feel privileged to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Love, John & Brenda ~ San Antonio, TX

Our prayers are with all of you...Mike was an inspiration to so many.  He was loved and he will be missed.

We will all miss Mike.  Please find comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord who has healed him and that we will see him again one day.  Your family is in our prayers.

Mike will be missed dearly and was loved by all of his Exeltech family.  Our prayers go out to his family and friends.  He is loved.

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Michael C. Gentry

December 20, 1948 – October 16, 2010

Moore Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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