Obituaries

To my beautiful brother ! . It has taken me 3 years to accept your passing and to view this site. We have lost two siblings sense your passing. And I still struggle the most with losing you. Perhaps because we were only 13 months apart, Our shared secrets, or we didn't get to say goodbye. We told everyone that we were twins and we both truly believed we were spiritually connected before birth.. Therefore, Saying goodbye to you,, I will never do ! However, three years later. I have gotten the courage to say SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR, AND AFTER AWHILE CROGODILE. I Love you and Miss you so much! Tweety Bird

We have so so many great memories of this amazing God fearing man! Gent was like a big brother to my entire family, so many great memories but what stands out to me is that Gent always had an encouraging word for you! Along with that infectious warm smile he lit any room he entered! Heaven has truly received an angel that will forever be missed by all. May the good Lord continue to cover his entire family in this difficult time. Love the NORMAN family.

My condolences to the Gale family and friends. . Gentri was my childhood friend from Altgeld. He was always a kind and loving person Rest Peacefully my friend .

Rest well my freind abd neighbor. My condolences to the entire Gale Family. Barbara Armster-Brown

My memory of Gentri , when I first meet him was at a Redmond Family Reunion. I think he had just graduated from high school and he greeted me with the "Million Dollar smile" that he shared with everyone that he meet. He was a huge Youngman in statue but a "Gentle Giant", I also remember him being one of the best multisport athletics that I had seen. A memory shared besides his kindness and respect for everyone was Gentri hitting a 16 inch softball well over 350+ feet, not just once but about 6 times in a row and he made it look effortlessly, most people can't hit a baseball that far less long a softball. He also threw a football over 65-70 yards accurately. If you really knew Gentri you also knew Candy, the love shared was genuine! My love, prayers and respect goes out to the entire Gale Family, I know God will continue to Bless and keep you safe. Rest in Peace "Gentle Giant" till we meet again Kevin Williams, Sr.

My condolences. To someone who was considered a superhero to all of his children. God has not only gained a soulful person but an angel that will be watching over his family and friends. May this beautiful angel rest in paradise and watch his family from above. -Alexia

As I reflect on our lives, I think about our great loves football, family and faith. Not necessarily in that order. Our friendship spanned from childhood through adulthood from grammar school to college. You had a jest for life and you lived life to the fullest. Our friendship broadened when you became a member of the Harper Football Family. Muncie, Julius and I reminisced about the good times. Reflections of your sense of humor and your love for wings and burgers always makes us laugh. You were a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Candy and you raised some amazing children. You've left an indelible impression on the world. I am grateful to call you my friend. Rest well! Love always, Coach Maris Carroll

Too my Big Brother....I know you should have been in the NFL... Strong Young Cocky Quarterback from Tilden...I am going to miss you as you Reunite with Dad and those that have Warmed a spot for Our Homecomings... Until We Meet Again Eugentry Gale.... With Love your Little Brother Demetris "Popeye" Tunstill

To the Gail family, please accept my condolences for your husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and love one. This precious love ❤️ one will be truly missed. My family (Jones) grow up with the Gail family together. We had a blast growing up. We had (4) girls and they had (4) girls and we had (4) boys and we had (4) boys. Gentry can now Rest In Peace. My friend I won't say bye but so long! Sleep and Rest In Peace!

My deepest sympathy to the Gale family for your loss of such a mighty man of God. I have been friends with Gentri's sister Demetria for over 4 decades and the beauty of this is that I witnessed Gentri love, respect, and honor both his childhood and matrimony families until he went home to be with the Lord. What a great legacy he has left behind by demonstrating the importance of God's love and family.

R.I.P, my child hood friend . Donna Heard

Gentri Gale was a great Security Officer for ISS. He had a big heart and was thought of as a Gentle Giant. He will be truly missed by all of our staff and the sites he worked. On behalf of Illinois Security Services, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless all of you. ---Kathleen Fleming, Vice President, Illinois Security Services

Look at His Eyes, His Smile. Full of Love and The SPIRIT. A beautiful Soul, A Heart for his Family, a Committed Father. The Most Highest of Spirits have to have recognized his love for his family and commitment to his fatherhood. Now the Heavens can Comfort him and keep him in Great peace. I would Never forget My child hood life with him and being my Big Brother and Friend. - M. Capri - Mary Capri

Words can't Express what I'm feeling right now but, I will say this you were a brother, a friend and family to me. For that I will always be grateful brother Gent rest in peace. To candy and the whole gale family my prayers is that God bless all of you with the strength to endure and over come this and I have faith that He will. (Dean)

My dear brother Gentri. I still have no words other than rest in Heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. I send love, hugs and much prayer to the entire family, your mom, your wife, your beautiful gifts from God (your children), and your siblings. From the Mallett Family

My brother. I new you as a child from meeting at Altgeld but really working with your dad delivering meat. We became friends at Triton and we have been cool ever since. Candi was all that you says she was when you first showed me the picture that you carried around everywhere.Seeing your family grow and become one of the closest families I know has been an absolute joy. Thank you for being in my life and being my friend. Tweety and Pri your body brother was One the best friends and people that I have ever met. Yeah we know how much of a legend he was on the field, but he was a better father and husband. You and Bates are together again in the gold ghetto sled bumbing Run DMC. Save a seat for me. Love you my brother RIP

First and foremost my deepest condolences to Gale family I'm truly sorry for your loss. I first met Gent on a movie set filming Wildcats and I was in awe of his athletic abilities and how genuine he was. Fortunately for our football program he transferred from Trinton to Thornton and played QB for us.. He was the type of teammate / friend that you always look forward to seeing and be around. That smile and laugh made everything seem alright. Love you and miss you. James McKinley

To the Gale family are thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May his soul and all the souls of the of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace. The Thrash Family

Coach Gent - You always had such great energy. You will be missed! Sending love and prayers of strength and peace of mind to your family - Shae Carroll

One of the kindest and upstanding men you will ever meet. I didn't have a father, but I recognized as a teenager that he was a father figure and he was very knowledgeable. One day, I had a very important interview and I wanted to dress for success and it was one thing I was missing and that was knowing how to tie a tie. Mr. Gale was kind enough to show me and to this day, I never forgot. Then years later, the person who hired me told me that the tie was the reason why I was hired. So thank you and rest easy Mr. Gale. ~ Terrance

BIG GENT-Im still in shock- you were the most genuine people I ever met! You loved hard and played hard, you were so proud of every member of your family and you never missed a chance to talk about them. And tell anyone you met how proud you were. You will be sadly missed- this world is a little colder with out you in it.

Man I can't believe my qb is in heaven my condolences to the family it was an honor to play alongside you and protect you back side.

Look at His Eyes, His Smile. Full of Love and The SPIRIT. A beautiful Soul, A Heart for his Family, a Committed Father. The Moat High Always thought So high of Gentry, now he can comfort him and keep him in Great peace. I would Never forget My child hood life with him and being my Big Brother and Friend.

Coach Gent ,I met him at Harper H.S.where we coached together,he was a truly good person and friend always had a smile and never had a negative word to say eventho we have not saw each other in a while he will truly be missed. My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends Redt on big guy rest on.

Although I never really got to know Mr. Gale, I feel like I knew him through the story's his oldest son Gentri would share. There is no doubt he was a man of God, and now he can delight himself in the presence and glory of God. Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112: 1-3 Aguado-Falla Family

Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family. May God bless each of you during this difficult time. 🙏

To the best son a mother could have, everyone loves you, and We all will miss you. We know you're happy, because you are with your Heavenly Father, earthly father and family now. I your mother, knowing that I will see you soon, drys my tears and eases my pain. See you all soon, - Dorothy Gale and your loving sister Doretha

My nephew was a great man of God!!! His smile would light up a room and you too. He had this God-given ability to make you feel so special. He loved his family and have raised some phenomenal children whose outstanding character is not seen to offen in this generation!!! I will miss our talks but I know I see him again as the scriptures declares to be absent from body is to be present with the Lord for those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord!!!

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Mary and the entire Gale Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Gentri was a great man and always spoke so proudly of his family. May God comfort and bless you all during this difficult time and always. Leslie Boudreau-Jones (from next-door)

Gentri, We are very saddened about your passing. I have known you 45 years of your life here on earth. I have been your brother in law for 41 of those years. I was in college when we met, and you told me you want to play football like me. We started working out and you began to follow and keep up with me. You developed that throwing arm and tried to see if I could catch your passes. Throughout the years we have shared food, fun and laughs. I will truly miss you as the little brother I never had. My entire family will always love you. Tearfully submitted, Charley, DeDe, Charisma, Sariya, ZaZa and LaLa

2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord...Brother in Christ Jesus Greg Owens

My Condolences and Continued Prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Praying For This Amazing Family. From BJ & Family

May he rest in peace & may God grant the strength to the entire family. My sincerest condolences 🙏🏼

I am smiling ear to ear thinking back on all of the fun and good times we all would have at the weekend scrimmages and the Sunday group dinners. Gentri, my friend, you will be missed daily and thought of often. I am honored to have been able to call you my friend. (@ Washburn University 87')

I can remember we was playing a game and Gent was the Quarterback he was airing it out one of our defense safety got injured and Gent went into the game playing both ways offense and defense ended up making an interception and we won the game you will forever be missed and a part of our hearts

Watching your children flock around you like bees to flowers. Won't happen anymore. I loved seeing how much you all loved each other. I pray for God to contnue to watch ove your family like you have done for all of their lives, and bless your wife peace and protection. God bless the family

Coach Gent- you were one of the most authentic men I have met. You was a man's man, a dad a husband, a mentor to us at Harper. You was also one of my dad's very best friends! You will be missed! My heart goes out to your wife n kids and I want them to know that you were loved n appreciated! God Bless- Muncie Carroll

May God continue to Bless you and your Family. I remember watching Gentri and Ron play football. It was like a well choreographed musical. The only concern was that nobody except Ron could catch his rocket passes. Gentri wasn't going to change his skill set to play down to others lack of concentration or focus. I love you and appreciate your truth.

This hurts ! This Brother was the real deal ! RIH