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Wow it wasn't too long ago when he posted his battle with his cancer , I'm really sorry to hear that news .
I didn't really know him that much but what I do remember he never had a bad thing to say about you and loved his music .

Sorry to hear that news , I'm sure hes in a better place wherever that is right now !

By the way Bobby told me he has been banned and can't leave any comments in his behalf so I will for him , he wishes his family the best dealing with the news .

Radio

Thanks, Radio - James, it apparently has been lifted since your comment. Thank you!


My Comment to Jimmy and his Family :

He was always kind, considerate, and interested in my thoughts on various things, a rare occasion in today's times. What a wonderful human being, and it was reflected in his thoughts and music as he posted them on here. If there ever was a singer that I really wished that I could have had the chance to work with it would be you Jimmy, and I say that not out of pitty for your loss, I say that out of honesty and knowing the real talent you had and will be remembered as for having.  You were lost too young my friend, but I know you are singing with the Angels and taking center stage right now! Thank you Jimmy for your kindness!

You will be missed my friend Jimmy Gentry, you were always kind, and always there with a kind comment whenever it was needed the most.


Bobby

Jimmy was a good person "to everyone." And a friend when others were not, I did what I could to help him in his hour of need, others did, others too... It is very sad what happened to him.

Sorry to say, I never knew the man, only from what I've seen posted here. 
I've lost family members to the disease and it was quite difficult.

My condolences to Jimmy's friends and family on their loss.

Dan

I'm at a lost for words. My heartfelt sympathies goes to family, friends and all who had the good fortune of crossing paths with Jimmy. God bless you and RIP Jimmy.

We're all going there. He was taken too soon... We've all lost people :-( It's such a shame when someone is taken so soon. Too soon as Jimmy was, he was a young man. We all want to live long full lives. And when someone is taken too soon, those around them, and left; feel cheated (my opinion.) And when someone is taken "suddenly?" it is harder on those around them... When someone is taken and those who care about them have time to prepare for their passing, it is typically easier for those left behind, but more difficult on the person who goes, because of the suffering... 

In Jimmy's case, I can't speak as someone who was a close friend, I wasn't. I knew him from the forum, and I had respect for him as a musician, and he seemed to be a nice guy, and clearly not deserving of the suffering he endured :-( I don't know the specifics, but I've lost friends who have gone under similar circumstances, people I cared about deeply... I know he had many people who cared about him. And one of the marks by which our lives can be judged is the impact we have on those around us, the mark we leave behind? 

Jimmy obviously had great talent. And he obviously affected those around him in powerful ways? I think that is a strong testimony to his legacy, and again, I know many people were close to him, I was not. But I know that his life, and his passing, has touched many, and done so deeply... If we can each do the same with our lives? (touch many, and be remembered fondly?) We will have made a statement... And that is all we can really hope to do. Make your mark on the world, be remembered, respected, loved and appreciated by those you leave behind, as he was. It's all anyone can hope for, to be remembered well. 

I hope those who loved him can heal in time.

Unfortunately, I was unable to find any mention of Jimmy's passing at the funeral home mentioned in the first post. I was hoping to leave a comment and sign the "Guest Book". Am I missing something, Janet... Robby... ?

--> Cheatham Funeral Home

Sorry, JC.  Looks like you're a better sleuth than I am.  Like Reece said, Jimmy's sister was directed to this site to read these comments (both here and the CH) and some of us have left comments on his FB page.  Thanks for checking into that. 

I just read the news and I'm deeply saddened. 
 
 I never communicated directly with Jimmy and only knew him from posts he made here on this forum.  I do know he was an incredible guitar player and singer.  I loved his music. 
 
He will be sorely missed.

Very sad to hear the news, RIP my thoughts and sympathy go out to His Family.

Dan