Willis Carlton

Gentry Jr.

Willis Carlton Gentry Jr. 77 of Orange, TX; passed Apr. 01, 2024.

Services are Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024, at New Birth Assembly of God 2190 Wilson St. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 8AM until Funeral at 10AM. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery Beaumont, TX

Willis Carlton Gentry Jr. graced this world with his presence through the union of Lillian Zetor Gentry and Willis Carlton Gentry, Sr., on February 10, 1947.

A graduate of the Charlton Pollard High School class of 1965, he matriculated through Lamar University in the field of electronics. Later, Willis attended truck driving school and became a certified professional truck driver and instructor.

He was employed for 38 years, as a professional truck driver in the continuous United States and Canada.  During his tenure, he impacted the lives of numerous students in the field of truck driving.

As a distinguished gentleman, Willis walked in his God-given identity according to his God-fearing upbringing. He was a devoted, loving companion and best friend to his spouse, Doris D. Gentry, for 50 blessed years. Willis meticulously served as his spouse's covering, counselor and strong advocate of her church work, desires, and dreams.

Born to their union, was one daughter, LeKisha Carlet Gentry. She describes her dad as a wonderful, loving, doting father who pampered her, also ensuring that she was prepared for the real world. Her observance of his compassion, care, and support of her mother exemplified the qualities of what a husband should be. He was her hero.  Doris and LeKisha agree that he was their protector, provider and second to none. Not only to family and friends, but also to acquaintances and those he came into contact with along the way, he was loyal, a great listener, counselor and willing to give a helping hand. Willis was decisive, not easily swayed, at times stubborn, not a crowd pleaser. He was distinctly, uniquely his own man.

He grew up as a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, in Beaumont, TX, Pastor Ulyssis Keeling. At his demise, he was a member of Grace Temple COGIC, in Orange, TX, Pastor, Superintendent Samuel J. Ealy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Larry J.  Gentry.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his wife, Doris D. Gentry, daughter LeKisha C. Gentry Moore (Dhoruba), granddaughter London A.  Moore, brother Reginald Gentry (Bridget) and sister Janice I. Gentry, beloved nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and a host of other acquaintances.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com