Sheldon Gentry
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On August 28th, 2021 Sheldon Gentry, loving husband, father, and papa, passed away unexpectedly at age 69 at his home in Jefferson City. He was born December 20th, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, the son of William Gerald Gentry and Roma Sue (Robertson) Gentry.
Sheldon graduated from Jefferson City High School Class of 1970. He loved football and went out for the team his freshman year and was told he should go join the band. By his senior year he was captain of the football team.
He graduated from Central Methodist University in Fayette where he was twice nominated Small College All American.
Sheldon was a founding member of the Jefferson City Rugby Club (JCRC). He was proud of the brotherhood that developed within the rugby club.
Sheldon had a passion for fishing from a young age that he never grew out of. He took that passion to a competitive level. He was most proud of qualifying for the Redman All American and finishing in the top 20. He treasured and loved all of the relationships that evolved from rugby and fishing.
The highlight of his career was working with Gentry Real Estate and Gentry Kaiser Construction.
He leaves behind his wife Pamela Gentry, his daughter Jenna (Kyle) Thompson of Rhineland, step-daughter Brandy (Ryan) Herigon of Jefferson City; his grandchildren Cruze and Gentry Thompson, step-granddaughter Riley Herigon; and all the friends he left behind that were considered family.
His annual hunting expeditions with his daughter Jenna and his small entourage in Edina was his greatest time of the year, he gave up on teaching Jenna how to fish because all she would do is feed the ducks. Sheldon was a gentle soul with a big heart who loved life, his family and his friends. He could always be found with a cooler of cold Coors Light ready to celebrate a successful day in the woods or on the water, or just because.
A celebration of life will be held on October 15th from 5-8pm at Knights of Columbus 1822 Tanner Bridge Rd. Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. The family welcomes stories and photos to share.
Family, sorry for your loss.
Pam & Family, I was really looking forward to having lunch & a beer with you & Sheldon….another good one taken too soon! ….keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers….Hugs! (The Late Louie)Debbie Branson Bryce & Tyler-(Minnow)
Pam, I am so sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam and Jenna, and families, Tom and I were shocked to hear this! We both thought he was doing pretty good. We are so sorry for your loss, Sheldon was a great guy, as Tom says, he’d give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. And he liked working with him too. He was sure fun to fish with, and taught Tom a lot!
It’s just hard to believe he’s gone, but he’ll never be forgotten! He’s with his mom and dad and “uncle”, and at peace. God bless you all, our hearts are broken.
Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Sheldon. I have some wonderful memories of him at the Lake Ozarks. Jim and I had some great times there when we were dating. Now Sheldon will be in heaven with Jim probably working out with weights. Sending my sympathy and prayers.
Pam I’m so sorry for your loss. He is a great guy and he will be missed but never forgotten.
I dont have the right words. Just know I care
Jenna, Pam, and family – so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Pam & all the Gentry girls:
Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for Sheldon’s passing. May he rest in God’s loving arms forever. God Bless Us All.
Pam, our deepest condolences to you and the girls and the rest of the family. So saddened to hear about the passing of Sheldon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this heartbreaking time. God bless all of you!
Love you Cousin!
Lisa & John
My dear. Sweet Pam, my deepest sadness for you, Brandy and all family and friends. I pray for God’s comforting arms to embrace all of you through this difficult time and many days to follow. My heart aches for you all. May God bless you.. Love to you all!!!
Pam, Brandy and Family, so so sorry for your loss!! sending hugs to all ?
Opening deer season will not be the same in Edina this year! We will miss you Sheldon!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families!! Hugs and Prayers!
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Pam, I am so sorry for the loss of my Central Methodist Football buddy Shelton. I will keep you and your family in prayer as you go this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the family. Sheldon was a great guy and teammate, I will always have great memories.
Pam,
We just found out today of Sheldon’s passing. Ronnie always spoke highly of him and thinks of him as one of his favorite bosses. He has many fond memories of Sheldon, and we are thankful that he gave Ronnie his start in construction all those years ago. May God give you peace. We are thinking of you.
Ronnie and Marianna Werdehausen
Family,
Sorry for your loss, you have my prayers.
I met Sheldon years ago when he would fish with Binder Bass Club.
He was a good man.
Pam and Family, Ya’ll are in Our Thoughts and Prayers, so sorry to hear this…Larry has fond and fun memories of Fishing against Sheldon with Louie Branson…
May God Bless Y’all with Strength and Comfort at this difficult time… Larry and Rose Owens
Pam
Sheldon was a great man a hard worker he will be missed I really did enjoy working with him over the years I could always count on him, Always counted him as a friend, my prayers are with you and your family
I am so so sad! Sheldon was like my other fishing dad! I will miss standing on the shore and waiting to see him and dad come in for the weigh in! I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories of him!
Pam, I shared many good times starting in college, I was his pledge father in the Beta Sigs, fishing between classes. He loved to bow hunt deer. He came in Macs one night, wanting help to go find this monster buck he’d shot. We looked and looked, no buck. On the way back to cars, we found his arrow stuck in a tree! Took a while to live that down !! Sheldon was one of my best friends. Rest In Peace ole friend
Sheldon was a sweet and gentle giant of a man; a true gentleman and a craftsman of his trade. Truly sorry to hear his passing.
My sincerest sympathies to Sheldon’s family and friends. It seems like yesterday we were both in high school! Here’s to you Sheldon!
Pam and family, you have our deepest sympathy! ??
So sorry to hear of this, Pam. We’ll keep you in our prayers.
Was sad to find out about Sheldon’s death. We went to college together and went to Bennett Springs together with John Blough on opening day until I got married and then we lost touch with each other. Condolences and hope you and family doing well. ?