Luther "Tate" Gentry's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Mars Hill, North Carolina

Luther "Tate" Gentry

April 9, 1938 - September 28, 2026 (88 years old)

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Luther "Tate" Gentry's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Mars Hill, North Carolina

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Luther "Tate" Gentry

April 9, 1938 - September 28, 2026 (88 years old)

Mars Hill, North Carolina

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Luther Gentry Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Luther Gentry (Mars Hill, North Carolina). Luther, born on April 9, 1938, passed away on September 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Luther Gentry to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Erskine Gentry and Irene Lance Gentry; his wife Polly Harris Gentry; and his siblings, Helen Hollar, Alice Waldrop, Mildred Reis, Virgie Gentry, Betty Brown, Pearl Thomas, Edith Franklin, David and John Gentry.

He is survived by: his daughters, Melody Barlow (Brian) and Kim Wilson (Duane); his sisters, Jeanette Grooms and Mary Elizabeth Black; and his grandchildren, Jordan, Madison Barlow, Samantha and Matthew Wilson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Sheba Baptist Church Cemetery (870 New Stock Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tate's memory to Mt. Sheba Baptist Church, 870 New Stock Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blue Ridge Funeral Service



Fri

Oct 02

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Mt. Sheba Baptist Church Cemetery
870 New Stock Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787

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