Alexander Lee Gentry

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Alexander Lee Gentry
Monday, September 15, 2008

Jesus LOVES the little children and GOD loves Alex so much He took him from his Earthly Parents at the young age of 2. Alexander was born to Deric and Brandy Gentry, Aug. 9, 2006 and became GOD'S Angel on Sept. 12, 2008.

Alexander was stricken with a perforated ulcer on Nov. 26, 2007, and became critically ill and had to be care flighted to Cook Children's Hospital for emergency care where he was brought back to life after 47 minutes without a heartbeat, resulting in brain trauma. Released from Cook's on December 13, he spent nine months fighting to regain all he had lost and was making outstanding progress thanks to many volunteers and rehab nurses for which the family will forever be grateful.
Alexander touched thousands of people's hearts with his perseverance and fighting spirit received through the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. The family is thankful to God for Alexander's life and especially thankful for the last nine months. We were able to see his beautiful smile again and witness courageous strength as Alex accomplished many things the doctors said he would never do. We Love you Alex and know you will always be with us. The family is especially thankful for all of the thousands of prayers and donations made on his behalf from all over the United States.

Alexander is survived by his parents, Deric and Brandy Gentry; his 3-month-old sister, Lainey Scottlyn Gentry; grandparents, Fred and Susie Gentry of Wichita Falls and Gerald and Paula Railsback of Fort Worth; great-grandparents, Alma Gentry, Herb and Barbara McCracken all of Wichita Falls, Pat Davis of Roanoke, Paul and Betty Davis of Arlington, Doyle and Mary Railsback, Bill and Eddie Raney; and great-great-grandmother, Earliene Davidson all of Big Spring; aunts and uncles, Julie and James Spence of Wichita Falls, Kevin and Casey Gentry of Katy, and Kevin and Jennifer Railsback of Aurora. Alex is also survived by numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins.

A visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lunn's Funeral Home. Following, was a Wake and Rosary for Alexander at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass celebrating Alex's life will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Monday, Sept. 15 beginning at 10 a.m. with Celebrant, Father Raymond McDaniel, Co-celebrant, Father Hoa Nguyen, and Deacon Roland Benoit officiating. A burial in Crestview Cemetery will follow the service.
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Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Duncan Eagle Thursday, November 29, 1935 James Gentry Will Head DeMolay Club-- James Gentry was elected master councilor of the Duncan DeMolay Chapter at the annual election of officers Tuesday night. Hudson Coombs was named senior councilor and Bill Robinson was elected to the junior councilorship. Two pledges, Alton Askins and Earl Fisher were given final initiation degrees. Other officers will be appointed soon.

James E. 'Jim' Gentry January 12, 2006

James E. (Jim) Gentry, 90, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at First Christian Church of Wichita Falls with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Entombment will follow at the Crestview Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hampton Vaughan Crestview.

Jim was born on June 3, 1915, in Duncan, Okla., to Arthur and Myrtis Gentry. On Feb. 28, 1942, Jim married Alma Melissa Givens. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in Europe. He continued his military service in the Army Reserve attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. He founded Jim Gentry Lumber Company in November 1965. He operated the business for 30 years before retiring in 1995. He served as President of the Lumberman's Association of Texas and also as President of Southwest Rotary receiving the Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of First Christian Church for 49 years and served as a Deacon and Chairman of the Property Department.

Survivors include his wife, Alma Gentry; sons, Jimmy Gentry and wife Sharon, Fred Gentry and wife Susie, and Danny Gentry all of Wichita Falls; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Sanders of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mary Helen Newton and husband Leland of Ada, Okla., and Dorothy Jeanne Eldridge of Shreveport, La.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or First Christian Church of Wichita Falls

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James married Alma "Lou" Melissa Givens on 28 Feb 1942. Alma was born on 1 Sep 1918 in Ninnekah, Grady County, Oklahoma; died on 15 Jan 2010 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas; was buried in Crestview Memorial Park Mausoleum, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daughter of MILES GIVENS and BEULAH TRAMMEL, according to the Givens Family History owned by Maxine Hensley of Duncan, Oklahoma.

Alma "Lou" M. Gentry, 91, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Wichita Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church Sanctuary. Entombment will follow in the Crestview Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.

Alma Gentry was born September 1, 1918, to Miles Edward & Beulah Grace Givens in Ninnekah, Okla. Alma died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2010, at 91 years of life. Alma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James; brothers, Percy, Doris (DA); sisters, Verna, Alta, Evelyn, Maurine, & Bobbie; great-grandson, Alexander Lee. Alma was a devoted homemaker for 50 years.

She is survived by her brother, Duard of Indiahoma, Okla.; sons, Danny, Fred, and Jimmy, all of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Colby, Kyle, Deric, Julie, Betty of Wichita Falls, Marc, Laura, Kevin of Houston; and 13 beautiful great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their satisfaction of care from the staff of House of Hope and Hospice, their care and dedication to Alma was beyond caring, it was love and more love, forever we will be grateful. The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. - Romans 5:5

The family will be at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home for visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010. Services will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Christian Church on Taft Street. Entombment will be in the Crestview Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial gifts may be made to House of Hope or Hospice of Wichita Falls.


(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)