Doyle Eugene Gentry, Sr.

Doyle Eugene Gentry, Sr., age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his residence. He was a son of the late Glenn and Ruby Holmes Gentry. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church, Meigs Lodge #213 F.& A.M., and Alhambra Shrine in Chattanooga. He was the Co-founder and Retired Owner of Gentry and Painter Inc. He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Jan R. Gentry, sons: Gene Gentry of Ten Mile, Dewayne Gentry (Susan) of Harrison, daughter: Deidra Wilson (Michael) of Decatur, brothers: Charles M. Gentry (Carolyn), Doug M. Gentry, sisters: Joyce Davis, Linda Gravitt, both of Tunnel Hill, GA, grandchildren: Lara McTaggart (Chris) of Benton, Lauren Shelton (Phillip) of Athens, Lee Wilson (Lindsey) of Old Fort, Mandi Rearden of Chattanooga, great-grandchild: Linsley Kate Wilson, several nieces, nephews, and other extended family. A Graveside Service will be on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. in the Lakewood Memory Gardens East in Chattanooga with the Rev. Larry Williams Officiating. Thanks to the caregivers: Ashley Colbaugh and Janice Templeton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Doyle may be made to the Decatur First Baptist Building Fund (P.O. Box 35, Decatur, TN 37322) or the Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation). Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Gentry Family.