Carl L. Gentry, 73 of Denton, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1935 in Denton to J. D. and Irene (Powell) Gentry. He was a graduate of Denton High School, and served in National Guard and the U. S. Army. Carl owned his own Air Conditioning Business in San Benito for many years, and worked many years for the San Benito School District. He was active in Boy Scout leadership, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Since retirement he has been a member at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A. M. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in The St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak, Denton, with Rev. Steve Plunkett, officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Denton Unit, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Mr. Gentry is survived by two daughters, Leslie Whittemore, and David, of Washington, DC and Yvonne Sandoval, and Victor, of Weslaco, TX and Son, Bobby Gentry and Laura, , of Denton, three sisters, Dorothy Braly, Catherine Mitchell, and Mae Scoggins, all of Denton, and one Brother, Bob Gentry, of Marble Falls, TX and Six Grandchildren, Christina Whittemore, Katherine Whittemore, Bobby Gentry, Westin Gentry, Tate Gentry, and Elizabeth Sandoval . He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Hugh Gentry, Jack Gentry, and a sister, Margie Lynn Chance.

Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.