Robert E. Gentry
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Robert E. Gentry, 88 of Columbus, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 4:41 P.M. at his residence.
Robert was born on August 18, 1932 in Sullivan County, Indiana the son of William L. and Ruth Pierson Gentry. On May 23, 1975 he married Mary L. Lane.
Mr. Gentry proudly served in the United States Air Force for 14 years, he then went on to work at Cummins Engine Company in Fuel Systems where he retired on February 1, 2021 after 56 years of service. He loved purple martins and enjoyed raising them, gardening, feeding squirrels and birds, planes, and always enjoyed his job. He had a tremendous love for his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was always a very giving person and had a huge heart.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Mary L. Gentry of Columbus; sons, Norman (Tom Johnson) Gentry, Jerome (Christine) Gentry, Robert S. (Kristen) Gentry, James L. (Ashley) Gentry; two fellow co-workers he loved as daugthers, JaCita Armstrong and Lisa Rowe; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Stremming of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jeannette Gentry; sisters, Catherine L. Clifford, Marjorie H. Bell, Miriam (Ede) Byers; and brothers, Garland R. Gentry, Cecil L. Gentry, William L. Gentry, and John L. Gentry.
In keeping with Mr. Gentry's wishes cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Services have been entrusted to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Mr. Gentry to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Gentry family at barkesweaverglick.com.