He is survived by his wife Karen Gentry, daughter “Ellie” Amelia Gentry, brother Charles Gentry, sister-in-law Austria Gentry, sister-in-law Debbie Coker, brother-in-law Joe Coker, mother Brenda Watts, grandmother Juanita Becker (Nanny), step-sister Melissa Daran, step-sister Amy Jones, step-brother Aaron Clark, step-brother Jeff Clark, and twelve nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by father Andrew Gentry, step-father John Watts, and one nephew.
Shea was born in Maryville, Tennessee, on February 7, 1978. He moved to Orlando as a child and loved calling Central Florida home. Shea attended the University of Central Florida where he received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science before moving to Tallahassee, where he earned a Juris Doctor from Florida State University in 2005.
In 2003, Shea married his high school sweetheart, Karen Marie Currier. In 2009, their beloved daughter Ellie was born. Shea cherished time spent with his family, attending UCF football games, traveling, fishing, cooking, and playing practical jokes on everyone.
Shea has been a practicing attorney in the Orlando area for 16 years, the last four spent at the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. His civil practice included insurance defense and plaintiff’s work.
Friends and family will remember Shea as a man that loved Jesus. He was the ultimate storyteller and prankster with a great sense of humor. Shea was a supportive, kind, and helpful friend, and he will be forever missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 123 E. Livingston Street, Orlando FL, 32801.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to “Ellie” Amelia Gentry college fund. For more please click the link below under donations.
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