Gilbert Trees Gentry PetoskyOur beloved Gilbert Trees Gentry passed away suddenly on August 31st at the age of 75 in Petosky, Michigan.  Gil was born on July 30, 1942 to Lucy and Richard Gentry. He grew up in Winfield, Kansas and spent many years in Haslett Michigan before retiring to Madeira Beach Florida. Gil was president of Cox North America.Gil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle.  In addition to boating and golfing, he loved spending time with his family and friends.Gil was a generous man and a perfect gentleman in every aspect.  He was kind, he had a great sense of humor, he was loads of fun, and he was always on the go.   His talents were many, but above all he was a natural handyman.  He never met a project or challenge he couldn't tackle.  When help was needed, he was always there to lend a hand. Surviving is the light of his life, his wife of 28 years, Pam.  Also surviving are 5 children Matt Gentry, Amanda Hunn, Kelly Knapp, Rob (Carissa) Knapp, Jeff (Dora) Knapp and 5 grandchildren, brother Darrell (Cheryl) Gentry,  sister Gayle Gentry Bishop, in-laws Dick Bennett, Kathie(Joe) Drolett, Carolyn (Gary) Wood, Chris (Ed) B elknap and Bev (Jay) Fink, dozens of adoring nieces and nephews, and more friends than you could count. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church in Seminole,FL. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sparrow Cancer Center or the hospice of your choice.