A Bardstown resident, Mr. William Riley "Bill" Gentry Jr., age 85, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1928 in Brandenburg, he was a retired self employed attorney, he was a graduate of Randolph Macon High School, an Army Veteran, a member of the Bardstown Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, he was a member of the Bardstown Kiwanis Club. He was a 2 term State Senator, where he served Nelson, Washington, Marion, Bullitt and Spencer counties. Mr. Gentry later served as a member of the Ky. Public Service Commission. He loved playing the trumpet in numerous bands over the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Judge William R. and Mildred Bondurant Gentry Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Thomas Gentry, 1 daughter, Lynn (Tom) Hamilton of Bardstown, 2 sons, William R.(Karen) Gentry IV of Bardstown ,
Lewis (Ingrid) Gentry of Louisville, one sister, Alice Williams of Louisville. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A Memorial visitation will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2:00-5:00pm at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.