Ralph Douglas Gentry

He was born in Cookeville, TN on August 4, 1925. After his tour in the Army, Ralph attended Florida College in Tampa, FL to become a gospel minister with the Church of Christ for thirty years before retirement. He served congregations in several states including Indiana, Georgia, Ohio and Florida. He and his wife settled in Winter Haven to be close to their family.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Mildred (Millie) Herren Gentry spending 72 years of marriage together.

Surviving is their daughter, Carol Gentry Race (Joe, Sr.) and sister Anna Rose Malone Vaughn (Charlie) along with many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son, R. Daryl Gentry and brother,

Carl V. Gentry.

Grandchildren:

Jennifer Coleman (Dennis)

Kimberly Rodning (Soren)

Joe (Bo) Race, Jr. (Elizabeth)

Kristen Thomas (Justin)

Great-Grandchildren:

Trent Coleman

Luke Coleman

Ellie Rodning

Maren Rodning

Eve Race

Ryder Race

Anna Thomas

Ethan Thomas

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Good Sheppard Hospice and Comfort Keepers who gave his devoted loving wife caring attention during this difficult time.

Graveside service will be held on January 2, 2018 at 11:00 am at Rolling Hills Cemetery. All are welcome.

“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations” Psalm 89:1 NIV

The family request that donations be sent in Ralph’s memory to:

Central Church of Christ

142 Avenue C, SW

Winter Haven, FL 33880

863-294-2376