In Memory
James William Gentry
James William Gentry, 77, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024 in Hillsboro, Ohio.
James was born on September 10, 1946 in South Bend, IN to John and Margaret “Nan” (McIndoe) Gentry, who preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by his wife, Joan, who he married on August 26, 1967, his son, Todd William (Stacie) Gentry of Laguna Niguel, CA, his daughter, Jennifer Anne (Tony) Alloy of Leesburg, OH, their grandchildren: Jaiden Kristine and Austin Anthony Alloy of Leesburg, OH and Julia Simina Gentry of Newport Beach, CA, and his siblings; Scott Gentry of Garden City, MI, and Doug Gentry of Yukon, OK.
Jim worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co, for 33 years in many capacities including credit and IT. He also worked for several years with HSBC as a project manager and traveled worldwide. He thoroughly enjoyed the ability this job afforded him to see how the rest of the world lived. Jim enjoyed attending many Indianapolis 500 auto races, many major stock car races and also enjoyed his time driving race cars as a hobby. He also enjoyed reading new books every week. Joan and Jim were able to do some traveling abroad on many Viking Cruises and also able to use their RV and travel all over the USA, which was extremely fun for both of them.
Visitation for Jim will be held from 10am-12pm on Saturday June 8, 2024, at the Palmer Funeral Home inside the Palmer Community Complex, 601 N. Michigan St. Lakeville. A funeral service will begin at 12pm with burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences to the family may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
06/03/2024 EJS
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