Gary Thomas Gentry, age 65, of Belton, MO passed away January 10, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. Gary fought bravely, but ultimately lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be 6-7:30 pm, a Memorial service will follow at 7:30 pm Friday, January 17 at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO. Burial will be in the Maxwell Cemetery in Baxter, TN. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House.
Gary lived in Baxter, TN from birth, October 17, 1954 until he married Jean Henry on June 14, 1975. Following a year in Cookeville, TN, Gary received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. Gary and Jean moved to Kansas City, where he had a 40 year career as an engineer for Bendix (now Honeywell). Gary retired in 2016, spending his time relaxing with Jean, taking trips to Vegas, and enjoying his nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. They were all like his children and grandchildren.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, George T. and Ruby M. Gentry and his brother Denton E. Gentry. Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Jean; brother in-laws and sister in-laws, Faye Gentry, San Carlos, CA; Saundra and Paul Degges, Brentwood,TN; Daryl and Rena Henry, Steve Henry and Pam Henry all of Cookeville, TN. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews in California and Tennessee.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Gentry family.