Cecil Thomas Gentry (Tom), 84, of Vero Beach passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana to Cecil W Gentry and Lucille Gentry.

He is preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He leaves behind 1 brother, Danny Gentry.

Tom was married to Virginia Gentry for almost 61 happy years. They moved to Vero Beach in 1985. Earlier in his career, Tom was an Automobile Mechanic/Electrical Engineer then worked at Piper Aircraft in Electronics/Instrumentation in Lakeland, FL later transferring to Piper in Vero Beach, FL.

Tom was a soft spoken, kind man that loved his wife, children, and family.

He was always making home movies at family events to preserve lasting memories. He loved trains, planes, antique cars and gardening. Tom will be missed by everyone.

Surviving are his 2 daughters, Jennifer Gentry-Gerry and husband Raymond, Brenda Marinke and husband David. 5 grandchildren, Ray Edward, Harlequin, Rohan Gerry, Matthew, Marshall Marinke and 1 great grandson, Liam Marinke.

He was an Army Veteran and will be buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on August 10th at 2:30pm.