Eli Gentry Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Eli Gentry

Eli Gentry, 84, of A. L. Philpott Hwy, Spencer, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1935 in Henry County, VA, to the late Blanche D. Gentry and the late Eli Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda McGhee.

Eli was a member of Christian View Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Trustee. He retired from Miller Brewing Co.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Annie Mae Gentry of the home; son, Sidney Clay Gentry (Sandra) of Martinsville, VA; a stepson, Wallace Via of Virginia Beach, VA; grandson, Antonio Clay Gentry of Glen Burnie, MD; his granddaughter, Andrea Lynn Gentry of Martinsville, VA; son-in-law, Issac D. McGhee of Martinsville, VA; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Christian View Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Gregory Perkins, eulogist. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church and all other times at the residence, 18863 A.L. Philpott Hwy, Spencer, VA. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, Martinsville, VA.

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Diane Compton Smith

Annie Mae I am so sorry to hear of Eli passing. Been so many years since we worked together at Central Storage. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. May God hold you in his arms during this time

Annie Mae, I am sorry to hear of Eli's passing. I remember meeting him a few times. I worked with you down at Central Storage many years ago. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Nancy Richardson

To Sydney my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family may your dad continue to rest in peace remember God makes no mistakes he's in a better place now he was a very nice man that always had something pleasant to say continue to keep your head up love you all