Joseph Gentry

Joseph Benjamin Gentry, 44, of Cranberry Township, formerly of Greensboro, N.C., passed away Wednesday at the First Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst, N.C.

“A living is what a man makes from what he gets, while a life is what he makes from what he gives.” No truer statement could have been made regarding Joe Gentry.

While Joe was employed as a manager by RICOH, Inc. in Pittsburgh, he gave his life to his family and friends. Joe dearly loved watching and coaching his sons as they played baseball and hockey. He was always looking after the welfare of others, careful that he did not become a burden to anyone. And, oh, how he loved his ice cream!

Joe is survived by his sons, Ryan, Nick and Luke Gentry at home; his mother, Bennie Gentry of Greensboro, his father and stepmother, Rick and “Cricket” Gentry of Pinehurst, N.C.; his sister, Kristen Gavin (James) of Greensboro; his former wife, Jeanne Gentry of Pittsburgh; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Gentry — A celebration of the life of Joseph Benjamin Gentry, who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 16, at the Gospel Baptist Church, 5945 N. Church St., Greensboro, N.C.The family gratefully acknowledges the care provided by First Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The First Health Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.TheBoles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.On line condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com