James Edward Gentry III, 58 Springfield, Mo, departed this life on December 10, 2013. James was born in Willow Springs, Mo, on July 8, 1955, to James Edward Gentry II and Patsy Lee Horn Gentry.
James raised his family and spent most of his life in Willow Springs. James was part owner of Willow Springs Furniture in the 1980’s. A creative designer and shoe manufacture at Conway - Winter Inc. for 13 years. After the closing of Conway – Winter Inc. James opened a wood working shop in Willow Springs where he crafted hardwood furniture that was sold all over the U.S.
Survivors include two children, James (Jamie) Edward Gentry IV, Wichita, Ks and John David Gentery, Willow Springs, Mo. Cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St, Springfield, Mo.
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