Jason G. Gentry, age 47, of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 47. Jason was born the son of Dennis and Janet (Still) Gentry in Alpena, Michigan on May 17, 1975.
Jason grew up in Troy, Michigan and graduated from Sterling Heights High School, class of 1993. He went on to have a career with S & M Heating and Cooling as a technician and was a member of Sheet Metal Union Local 80.
Jason enjoyed camping, working on his car, watching horror films, playing drums, and listening to music. He had a special flare for creating awesome fireworks displays for family and friends. By surrounding himself with aquatic life, Jason was able to find peace. Family was very important to Jason, as was his dog, Charlie
Jason is survived by his father Dennis (Barbara) Gentry and his mother Janet; sons Jacob (Miciah Atkinson) Gentry and Dakota (Jessica Ritter) Gentry; grandchildren Wyatt, Dominic, and Aubree Gentry; siblings Shelley Gentry, Jennifer (Mark) Cornell, and Jill Marshall; niece Khloe Marshall; nephews Nick (Alycia) Osstyn, Jack Cornell, and Carson Cornell. He leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jason was predeceased by his grandparents, James and Margaret Still; grandparents Darrell and Pauline Gentry; grandparents John and Dorothy Cherry; aunt Diane Still; uncles Darcey Gentry and Donald Gentry; beloved cat, Biscuit.
Jason’s family will welcome all to a visitation on Friday June 17, 2022, from 4pm until the time of the funeral Service at 7pm at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 322 West University Drive in downtown Rochester, Michigan. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona, Michigan on Monday June 20, 2022, at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jason's memory may be made to National Alliance for Mental Health - Michigan Chapter, https://namimi.org/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pixleyfh.com for the Gentry family.
