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Harold Presley Gentry
November 25 , 1947 - August 14 , 2020
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- I have many happy memories of our marriage. All the family gatherings with all the family will always be remembered by myself and our children. Your parents were like a mom and dad to me. Sue Pierce
- I have many happy memories of our time together, but our first date stands out. We went to R. P. McMurphy's for dinner. The waitress approached our booth, looked at you and, with quite a serious face, said "Moosehead". Not knowing Moosehead is a beer, and not knowing you were one of her regular customers, I thought she had just called you a moose head. Seems my face showed shock and a bit of annoyance which made you break out in a hearty, full throttle laugh. You loved telling that story to your friends. You loved jokes, you loved to laugh. You made me laugh often. Rest in peace, dear Harold. Give your Mom and Dad one of your big bear hugs for me. Sharon Diotte
- We didn’t get to see each other often, but even so, there is a void in my life that can’t be filled. I lost my big brother - my champion. You and your friends didn’t want me following you around when we were young. You all called me a rugrat, and told me to get lost. However, if anyone picked on me, you were right there to protect me. I remember the times you rode my friend, JoAnn, and me home from school on your bike-one on the front bar, and one on the back. You would make fun things- like homemade stilts, and a high jump bar. You would challenge the neighborhood boys to high jump contests, running contests, etc-but not for you to participate- but for me to go against them-because I was more there age. You were very proud of. Me because I always beat them. My super long legs always came in handy. I remember you doing a paper route, then working at JC Penny’s. You always seemed To know what gift I would really like - even though I never mentioned wanting them. You bought me my Barbie- for Christmas, and not just any Barbie; mine had three wigs. You also bought me some clothes for it. How you knew I wanted that, I never knew. I wanted one so bad, but never asked for it. You bought me my beloved baton for my birthday. It was a sad day for me because that’s the day I saw a little boy get hit by a car out on Dix Rd. Your gift cheered me up. You let Rick and I drive your car on our honeymoon, and drove his old junker. Lol. Years later, you let us use your big van for a camping trip with our first two children, Angie and Ricky. I’ll never forget Rick and I flying home for Christmas, from California, when he was in the Air Force - with Angela - who would turn 1 while we were there. You were the first one to the gate to meet us - and you grabbed Angela right out of my arms. I thought she might be scared, but no, she was fascinated with your mustache. She took one little finger, and rubbed it across your mustache. You were instantly smitten. You loved spoiling all of your nieces and nephews at Christmas. They couldn’t wait to see what they got from Uncle Harold. I remember you hinting that you would love a quilt , the Christmas I made a few for Christmas gifts-and I remember the look of joy when you opened yours the next Christmas. I have many many more memories - but these have always been my favorites. Enjoy your rest in Heaven. Maybe you can go fishing with dad, and mom can fry it for you - your health is perfect now. You get to meet the twin siblings that died before birth. You will get to hang out with our loved ones gone on before us. I’m sure that someday in the future, you will be one of the first ones to greet me, and show me around Heaven. I love you - big bro - and I know you are having a wonderful time. With love- Your sis- Linda Linda Guest
- I’m so very sorry for your loss! Sending love and prayers for all of you. Kenneth Senical
- RIP Uncle Harold. One of my favorite memories is when my Mom told me about how I was so fascinated with your mustache as a little girl. Love that I will always have our family's special Christmas get together memories to cherish. Miss those times immensely. Hope you are enjoying your reunion with Grandma and Grandpa(Mom& Dad to you)Prayers for all of our family. Love you all. Angela J
