OBITUARY

Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr.

Name: Moss-Service Funeral Home
Address: Cullman, AL

March 28, 1931 – July 31, 2021

Obituary of Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr.

IN THE CARE OF

Moss Service Funeral Home

Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28, 1931 in West Blocton, Alabama.

Horace is survived by sons: Horace (Vicki) Gentry Jr., Cary (Cheryl) Gentry; daughters: Debbie (Ron Chandler) Gentry, Sandra (Michael) Mattox; grandchildren: Kevin (Kelley) Gentry, Chris (Belinda) Gentry, Patrick (Britney) Dunagan, Carissa (Corey) Dell, Kelsey (Eric) Cornelius, Joe Bailey Jr., Jay (Amy) Gentry, Chris (Holli) Mattox, Ashley (Matt) Knight; 18 Great-Grandchildren; and a Host of Nieces and Nephews

Horace was preceded in death by wife of 64 years: Mira Dean Morrison Gentry; parents: Charlie Caldwell and Mary Della Hyde Gentry; sisters: Virginia (Robert) Gosnell, Mona Ray Livingston, Edith (Marty) Green, Jeanette (Leyton) Chastain; brothers: Elbert (Flo) Gentry, Glen (Bernice) Gentry, Paul (Opal) Gentry, A.J. (Mattie) Gentry, Don Gentry.

A celebration of life visitation for Horace will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the chapel. An interment will occur Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Good Hope Cemetery, 90 Good Hope School Road, Good Hope, AL 35057.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Gentry family.

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FAMILY

Mira Dean Morrison GentryWife (deceased)

Horace (Vicki) Gentry Jr., Cary (Cheryl) GentrySons

Debbie (Ron Chandler) Gentry, Sandra (Michael) MattoxDaughters

Kevin (Kelley) Gentry, Chris (Belinda) Gentry, Patrick (Britney) Dunagan, Carissa (Corey) Dell, Kelsey (Eric) Cornelius, Joe Bailey Jr., Jay (Amy) Gentry, Chris (Holli) Mattox, Ashley (Matt) KnightGrandchildren

Virginia (Robert) Gosnell, Mona Ray Livingston, Edith (Marty) Green, Jeanette (Leyton) ChastainSisters (deceased)

Elbert (Flo) Gentry, Glen (Bernice) Gentry, Paul (Opal) Gentry, A.J. (Mattie) Gentry, Don GentryBrothers (deceased)

Charlie Caldwell and Mary Della Hyde GentryParents (deceased)

18 Great-Grandchildren A Host of Nieces and Nephews

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