GENTRY, John (JACK), age 78, of Largo Florida died Saturday January 10, 2015 at Mease Countryside Hospital surrounded by family. Jack was born February 3, 1936, the son of Emily Estes and Chester Gentry of Kewanee, IL. He went into the Navy in 1954 right out of high school and after serving 4 years went to work at Northern Bell in Chicago. Because he loved the water he moved his family to Florida in 1969, where he spent the rest of his life. He worked for GTE from 1969 until 1988 when he was able to take early retirement at the age of 52. He loved to travel, fish, play golf, do woodworking and spend time at church. In his last few years Jack was forced to slow down because of Parkinsons. He will be deeply missed by his children, Theresa (Mickey) Brown of Greenville, SC, son Bruce (Patty) Gentry of Crystal Beach FL, Marsha (Jerry) Ankrom and 7 grandchildren. His ex wife Nancy remained a caring friend. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation 1359 Broadway Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018. A Memorial Service will be held at Serenity Funeral Home 13401 Indian Rocks Road in Largo, FL on Friday January 16th at 10 am for family and close friends. Reverend Scott Harris of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks will officiate the Memorial Service. Interment will take place at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at serenityfuneralhomelargo.com.
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