Billy Jack Gentry
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Billy Jack Gentry, 87, passed away on March 7, 2022. Billy was born on September 28,1934 in Marie, Texas. He was the third child of 4 boys born to Charles and Thelma (Brooksheir) Gentry.
He grew up on the ranch near Maverick and lived less than a mile from there the last 25 years of his life. Bill attended and graduated from Bronte schools. He Married the love of his life Ginger (Clark) Gentry in 1955. Their only son Billy Micheal was born in 1959.
Bill worked in the Insurance Services business as an employee and an owner for nearly thirty years, moving all over Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He and Ginger retired and moved back to Bronte and enjoyed many years there until her illness and then his brought it to an end. Bill is survived by his son. Mike Gentry and his wife Leesa of Oklahoma City. His two grandsons Chuck and Tommy, Chucks wife Jenna and his two great granddaughters Evelyn and Mary. He was preceded in death by his wife Ginger, his parents and his three brothers, Sonny, Bob, and Pinky.
Billy Jack led a full life and was many things, Son, Bull Rider, Uncle, Dad, Pop
Pop, Gentlemen Rancher, Bird and Deer Hunter, and Friend.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 3:00pm at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.