Bill is survived by:
His wife of 42 years:
Sonja Gentry of the home
Three daughters:
Anna Brigance and husband James of Poteau, Oklahoma
Jordan Gentry and Adam Mason of Austin, Texas
Sara Chesney and husband Colton of McAlester, Oklahoma
One sister:
Coleen Adcock of Riverside, California
Five grandchildren:
Hank and Graham Brigance
Bailey, Molly, and Blake Chesney
His two cousins:
John Gentry and wife Karen of Chickasha, Oklahoma
Thresa Moser of Lawton, Oklahoma
His four nephews:
Bret and Nancy Moser
Brad and Sharman Moser
Gary and Mandy Adcock
Joe and Tiffany Adcock
Several great nieces and great nephews
Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Belford and Mildred Gentry of Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Bill, a proud graduate of Chickasha High School and Oklahoma State University, was honored to be inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He dedicated his life to his three beloved daughters, actively participating in their lives through school events, traveling volleyball and softball games, and creating cherished memories together, including family dinners on the patio and their beloved fork-free spaghetti Sundays.
An avid supporter of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Bill also had a special place in his heart for Pete’s Pet Posse and enjoyed maintaining his first car, a classic ’57 Chevy affectionately named “Sam.” With a fulfilling career spanning 29 years in Clinical Psychology at Oklahoma State University, he touched the lives of many.
In 2023, Bill and his wife Sonja relocated to Poteau to be closer to their grandchildren, cementing their commitment to family. Together, they celebrated 42 years of marriage. Bill’s warmth and kindness will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s Only On-Site Crematory”
To view Bill’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com
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