Richard Alan Gentry Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Alan Gentry Sr. of Anderson, Indiana, who departed this world on November 8, 2025 at the age of 78. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Alan Gentry Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Karl Leroy and Mildred A. Gentry (French); his daughter Stephanie Wainscott; and his brothers, Kenny Gentry and Steven Gentry.
He is survived by: his wife Sandra C. "Sandy" Gentry (Welch); his children, Richard Alan "Rick" Gentry Jr. (Carol), John Anthony Gentry (Lisa), Curtis Roy Gentry (Misty) and Kerri Purdy (Jeff); his grandchildren, Justin Gentry (Brooke), John Gentry (Rachel), James Gentry, Kyle Purdy, Bailey Harris, Nick Purdy (Gabi), Madison Chitwood and Jackson Chitwood; his great grandchildren, Gwen Gentry, Paxton Gentry, Marcie Gentry and Mavis Gentry; his siblings-in-law, Karla Gentry, Denise Welch and David Welch (Linda); and his former wife Marilyn Gentry. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lapel Chapel (1010 Main St., Lapel, Indiana 46051). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
