It was a pleasure to work with Don for 24 years.  We shared a lot of experiences and thoughts about life and work on the Railroad.  Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family.  

     John, R. and Earlene Vann
      Sallisaw, OK

Donald and Ronald were classmates of mine at Alma High School. Lots of good memories throughout the school years. May God bless your family with His strength and comfort. 

Doris Blevins Landers

Donald and I grew up just down the road from each other.  We rode the church bus together all during our teen years.   He was always fun to be around.  Ronald,  my heart goes out to you.   I haven't seen Donald since those early years,  but I know from our foundation in Christ during those years that he is with the Lord now.  My condolences to the family.


Donald was a great friend and classmate. We will be lifting the family up in prayers.

Ronald and family, so sorry for your loss.  May God bless you at this time with His spirit that will comfort and bless you.  Much love.  Pete Bennett

I always remember him telling me when I first started, “Schweer first get your rest then we will worry about the rest!” He always stressed this he told me so we wouldn’t react in a way that isn’t normal because of our strange, bizarre schedules as railroaders. He was SO right, after a little rest you can respond more proactive to the many abuses of railroad management. He always had AWESOME foresight like this! Great person and will always have many cherished memories of him.

Don was fun to work with. We shared the same seniority date. May 23rd, 1973. As did brother Ron.  His hard headedness was an asset especially when he served as Local Chairman of the BLE Local. He didn't back down easily if at all! He always had both feet on the ground firmly! Management couldn't intimidate him! That's the definition of a solid Local Chairman.. Hard headed to the point that you couldn't change his mind! No matter what! At the same time, he had such a soft heart when need be... I will so miss Brother Don! RIP  BROTHER!

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Diana J. Hefley

Mike Gentry

Steven Gentry

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Darrell Lee Gentry

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Also left to cherish her memory are four grandchildren, Meghan, Tyler, Bailey, and River Gentry; and a great-grandchild, Chloe Cobb.

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Donald Gentry

March 10, 1947 – September 11, 2020

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