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Lawrence LeGrande "Sonny" Gentry Jr.

Lawrence Gentry Obituary

Lawrence "Sonny" LeGrande Gentry, Jr. GREENVILLE, SC - Lawrence "Sonny" LeGrande Gentry, Jr., 55, husband of Karen Fowler Gentry, died Monday, February 18, 2013. Born in Charleston, he was the son of Lawrence LeGrande Gentry, Sr. and Princess Anne Cox Gentry. Having battled congenital heart disease his entire life, Mr. Gentry was a graduate of Clemson University, Class of 1979. He was a Personal Aid for Frank Ogletree Law Firm and a member of Mauldin United Methodist Church. He loved animals, camping, hiking and blue grass music. Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are a brother, Andrew Gentry (Elizabeth); and his children, nieces, Alletta and Annie; and nephew, Thomas; and sister-in-law, Cathy Summey (Rudy) and her children, nieces, Amanda Schoemer (Zack) and Taylor Summey. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 5 to 7 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February 22, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Carter Cemetery in Loris, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 296074 or Palmetto Hearts, PO Box 2365, Greer, SC 29652. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2013.

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Teresa Watson Howard

February 21, 2013

Karen,
So saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you look to God for comfort, peace and guidance as you adjust!

Teresa Gilstrap

February 21, 2013

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. May God surround you with His love during this time.

February 20, 2013

DEAR KAREN, WE JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU.
LOVE & PRAYERS,
YOUR GIRLS FROM THE SNACK BAR

Freda Moore

February 20, 2013

Karen, we are so sorry for your loss. We have known you since our kids were just babies and I know the kind and gentle person that you are. You took such good care of Sonny and I know this leaves a huge void in your life no one can fill but you know that we have always been there for you. Our prayers are with you.
Robert and Freda Moore

David Stubbs

February 20, 2013

I roomed next door to Sonny at Clemson, knew him well during his days with Frank Black and always was happy to see him. He was a gentleman and kind soul. I know you will miss him. I haven't seen him in several years but feel a hole myself in this world.

Carol Hammond

February 19, 2013

Karen, I am so very sorry. Sonny was a kind soul and I know he brought lots of smiles to your sweet face. May you glance up at the clouds and remember the good times together. All my love, Carol Hammond

February 19, 2013

Karen, We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. We love You, Pam and Fred Hyatt

Glenda & Jim Martin

February 19, 2013

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Sonny always, always had a smile on his face when I saw him.

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