Grover Floyd Gentry, Jr.

Grover "Floyd" Gentry, Jr. of Cumming, GA passed away on January 15th, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born April 14th, 1941 in Quincy, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, GroverFloyd Gentry Sr, and Elisa Gentry as well as Cindy, his wife of 60 years. Floyd was a graduate of Quincy High School and attended Western Illinois University. He was an active Mason and Shriner. Anyone who knew Floyd well, will remember him as a strong Christian-loving man who had a strong work ethic, and an outgoing personality, who always wanted to have a good time, and had a passion to make people laugh with his silly jokes. Floyd never met a stranger and constantly strived to make everyone feel good about themselves. He was the ultimate giver. He also was a true family man, loyal husband, the greatest father anyone could ask for and an incredible grandfather to hisgrandchildren, known to them as their "Papa."

Floyd is survived by his daughter Laura (Nurenberg) and her husband Bruce, son Todd and his wife Daphne and their 3 daughters (grandchildren) Sydney, Kendall and Kennedy. The family of Floyd Gentry wants to thank all their loving family members, dear friends, and the emergency room staff at Northside Forsyth Hospital as well as the caregivers at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Cumming, for giving all their love, support, and caregiving of Floyd and his family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made at the Shriners Hospital for Children on behalf of Floyd.