Mr. Clinton "Dim" Gentry passed away quietly Friday at his home at the age of 69.

A native of Opelika, AL., and the son of the late Cleveland, Sr., and Ruthie Lee Wilson Gentry, Mr. Gentry was a 1970 graduate of Sandford High School. He had been employed as a Transportation Specialist for the Columbus Headstart Program and retired as a Delivery Tech for Legacy Chevrolet/Cadillac Dealership.

A devout member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, he was a member of the Deacons Ministry and the Male Chorus.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Derek Holt and two siblings, John H. Gentry and Mary L. Scott.

Surviving are a loving wife of over 30 years, Mrs. Charlene Gentry; three daughters, Kyra Woods, Rona Harris(Mitchell) and Charissa Gentry; a son, Eric Holt; a god-daughter, Taris Herrington; nine grandchildren, Jakey Harris, Charlene Woods, David Woods, Chariena Woods, Mitchell Harris, Jr., Tre'Shaun Greene, De'Andre Holt, Summer Holt and Alaysia Slocumb; three great grandchildren, Madison Harris, Kaitlyn Williams and Aniya T.L. Woods; two brothers, Cleveland Gentry, Jr(Jackie) and Clayton Gentry; two sisters, Barbara J. Gentry and Martha J. Gentry; loving in-laws, Deloris Dunn, Diane Thomas(Johnny), Laura McKnight, Shirley Franklin, Martha Pratt, Darnell Pratt and Henry Pratt(Linda); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Deacon Gentry will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Saturday, February 2, 2019 following a Twelve O'clock Noon Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Walter Phillips.

Visitation is 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.