John "Johnny" William Gentry Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Greenville, Mississippi

John "Johnny" William Gentry Sr.

September 8, 1955 - February 20, 2026 (70 years old)

Greenville, Mississippi

John "Johnny" William Gentry Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Greenville, Mississippi

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Mortimer Funeral Home

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John "Johnny" William Gentry Sr.

September 8, 1955 - February 20, 2026 (70 years old)

Greenville, Mississippi

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John William Gentry Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 20, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John William Gentry Sr. of Greenville, Mississippi. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John William Gentry Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Wilburn and Billie Opal Collum Gentry. He is survived by: his son John William Gentry Jr. (Tabetha) of Leland, MS; his sister Julia Gentry Glenn of Fulton, MS; his grandchildren, Jackson Collum Gentry of Leland, Charles Peyton Ponder of Plainfield, IN and Skylar Mackenzie Gentry (Jacob) of Waynesboro, MS; and his nieces, Amanda and Amy.

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Mortimer Funeral Home



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Delta Health System
1400 E Union St, Greenville, MS 38703

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Feb 23

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Delta Health System
1400 E Union St, Greenville, MS 38703

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