William C. ""Bill"" Gentry's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - WilliamCharles Gentry, age 94 of Charleston and formerly of Ferguson, Missouri, passedaway on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabhome. Visitation will be held Sundayevening, November 17, 2013 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel inCharleston. Funeral Services honoringand celebrating his life will follow beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Mr. KentWalstrom officiating. Burial will be at11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Memorial Park Cemetery located inSt. Louis. It is requested that thoughtfuldonations in his honor be made to the Hilltop Activity Fund or to a charity ofthe donor's preference. Gifts may beleft on the memorial table at the visitation or service or may be mailed toAdams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Bill was born on December 28,1919 in Cuba, Missouri a son of the late Clyde A. and Anna (Mikel) Gentry. He married Mildred (McDaniel) Gessler onNovember 17, 1962 in St. Charles, Missouri and they shared nearly 38 marvelousand happy years together prior to her death on September 29, 2000. Bill is survived by a devoted niece andnephew and their families, Phyllis Walstrom and husband John of Charleston andDonald Peabody and wife Judy of Terre Haute, Indiana. In addition to his parents and wife, Bill waspreceded by three brothers and two sisters. Bill was a life-long carpenterby trade in the St. Louis area and was a member of the United Brotherhood ofCarpenters Union. He moved to Charlestonto be near family and the community soon became his home. He enjoyed being around people and was alwaysready and willing to help someone in need. He possessed a compassionate and generous heart and had a specialconsideration and respect for veterans. Bill was not only generous with material gifts but always remembered toinclude others in his daily prayers. Hewas quite the story teller and he genuinely loved the Christmas holidays, asdid Mildred - together they took holiday decorating to a whole new level. Bill was a unique individual and Phyllis andDonald along with their families were blessed to have been not only therecipients of his wonderful stories but an important and vital part of hislife.
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