Tommy Gentry, 58, of Marshall passed away, January 13, 2022, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1963 to the late Edward and Beulah Norris Gentry. Tommy grew up in the Hayes Run Community as a child and young adult. He was a member of Madison Seminary Church. Tommy graduated from Madison High School and Mars Hill University. He enjoyed his animals and his family.

Tommy was survived by his wife, Suzanne Gentry; brother Edward Norris Gentry; sister, Nancy Gentry Allen (David), and niece Sabrina Dawn Allen.

Due to COVID concerns a private Memorial Service and burial will be held by the immediate family.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff and medical care team of the Intensive Care Unit at Mission Hospital for the care they gave Tommy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Madison County Animal Shelter, 389 Long Branch Rd., Marshall, NC 28753.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.