Raymond Jackson Sr.
August 28, 2009
Jackie Ann Alloway Haydel
September 1, 2009
Posted Monday, August 31, 2009
David Lee Gentry, 48, a resident of Berwick, La., and a native of Helena, Ark., passed away Aug. 28.
David is survived by his wife Annette; parents, Bill Oneal and MaeDell Gentry of Marvell, Ark.; five daughters, Melissa White and husband Billy of Amelia, La., Pamela Reading and husband Patrick of Gray, La., Amanda Brewer and husband James of Patterson, La., April Manuel of Crofton, Md., and Krystal Lirette and husband Samuel of Houma, La.; one brother, James Oneal and wife Rosie of Marvell; three sisters, JoAnn Jarrett and husband Donnie of Marvell, Dorothy Williams and husband Michael of West Helena, Ark., and Anita Simmons and husband Joe of Horn Lake, Miss.; and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Oneal; maternal grandparents, George and Pearl Gentry; and paternal grandparents, Tom and Lottie Mae Oneal.
David enjoyed his fishing but nothing could ever take the place of being a huge fan of NASCAR. David loved wearing his hats and cowboy boots so much that he became a collector of both and you could hardly ever get him out of his jeans. David was the type of person that never met a stranger wherever he went, even if he was out of town at the time. But most of all what his family will remember about him was how supportive and loving of a father and devoted husband he was. David enjoyed and loved his five daughters very much and enjoyed sharing his life with his wife.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, La. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. John M. Smilie officiating. David will be laid to rest at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
