William Bill A. Gentry

William Allen Bill Gentry, 81, of Carmi, Illinois, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carmi. He was born December 13, 1933, in Carmi, the son of Frank and Tillie (Schumaker) Gentry. He was married to Marilyn Ann (Botsch) Gentry, on March 20, 1955, and she survives.

Bill was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi, a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, VFW, and a past member of the Carmi City Council. During his work career, he was a welder in coal mine construction. Working with stained glass and hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of Carmi; sons Lars of Carmi and Mark of Waukesha, Wisconsin; grandson David William Gentry of Waukesha.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers James and Don Gentry.

Visitation is 4-7 pm, Monday, July 6th at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 11 am, Tuesday, July 7th at Cook Funeral Chapel. Burial with military rites will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, July 6, 2015 - 4-7pm

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, July 7, 2015 - 11am

Memorials: Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing