Roy Mays "Joe" Gentry, III, age 58, of Anderson, SC, devoted husband to Shirley Medlin Gentry, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his residence.
Born June 13, 1963, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Roy Mays Gentry, Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Bowling Gentry.
Joe was a graduate of McDuffie High School. He earned his associates degree and worked in maintenance at Michelin Tire in Sandy Springs (US 2) and Prime where he retired after 35 years of service. He was a huge South Carolina Gamecocks fan, had a heart of gold, and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his loving wife Shirley, he is survived by two sisters, Gale McMahan (Robert) of Anderson, SC, and Dale Motiff (Matt) of Colorado Springs, CO; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and sister-in-law, Norma Painter (Marty).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 21, 2022, from 12:15 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow visitation in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Vaughn and Pastor James Patterson officiating. Entombment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
The family will be at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Outdoor Dream Foundation, P.O. Box 802, Anderson, SC 29622, or by visiting their Facebook page, www.outdoordream.org/donate.
Events
Visitation
Monday, February 21, 2022
12:15PM - 1:45PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Monday, February 21, 2022
2:00PM
Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main St.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 8642244343
Final Resting Place
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
2323 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621