Gentry, Tommy Wayne (Cleveland)

  • Thursday, May 24, 2018
Tommy Gentry
Tommy Gentry

Tommy Wayne Gentry, 52, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 23, 2018.

He enjoyed working on cars, but more than anything he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the man with working hand with a smooth touch to soothe a child’s soul. Tommy was known for being a cheerful giver and always doing whatever it took to help those around him. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Myers, and step-mother, Kathleen Reynolds.

Tommy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 32 years, Tammy Gentry; children, Tamara Rogers and Tia Scoggins; his beloved grandchildren, David Gentry, Atlas Scoggins, and Ember Scoggins; father, Charles Wayne Gentry; siblings, Darris Gentry (Mike), Kim Nipper (Scott), and Melissa Payne (Mitchell); nieces & nephew, Kyra Nipper, Macy Nipper, and Jonathon Mantooth.

A celebration of life funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday May 26, at Companion Funeral Home, at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, Tn. 37311 with Pastor Todd Collins officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, from 5-7 p.m. as well as from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, both at the funeral home.

Following the service, Tommy will be laid to rest in the Benton Memorial Gardens, at 192 Patty Road, Benton, Tn. 37307

Tommy asked that everyone would please wear blue jeans to his funeral and visitation. 

You are encouraged to share a memory of Tommy and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Obituaries
Gary David Potter
Gary David Potter
  • 5/3/2024

Gary David Potter of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara Potter. Gary was a 1963 graduate ... more

John "Jack" Warren McEwen
John "Jack" Warren McEwen
  • 5/3/2024

John "Jack" Warren McEwen, 25, of Lookout Mountain, passed away April 30, 2024, at his apartment in Nashville. He is survived by his parents Warren and Bronwyn McEwen, sister Mary Catherine ... more

Tris Joseph Lirette
Tris Joseph Lirette
  • 5/3/2024

Tris Joseph Lirette, 23, formerly of Golden Meadow, Louisiana, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He graduated from South Lafourche SLHS. He was raised Catholic and attended ... more