Roger D. Gentry, age 69 died peacefully at his home on May 11, 2009 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 27, 1940 in Niles, MI to Alonzo "Tiny" and Mildred Gentry, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jacky Gentry; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia Gentry and William Byers; and granddaughter Gentry Byers, age 10, all of West Lafayette, IN. Roger attended Western Michigan University and then spent his life serving and protecting others. He began a career in law enforcement as an officer with the Kalamazoo City Police Department in 1961. He joined the Michigan State Police in 1966 serving at the Warren Post from 1966 to 1968 and the Paw Paw Post until his retirement in 1991. He then served as a Federal Marshall for the 6th District court in Kalamazoo, MI for 12 years, retiring again in 2004. In 2005 he and his wife moved to West Lafayette Indiana to be near their daughter and her family. Roger said if it was sharp or went bang he liked it. He especially enjoyed projects with his wife, travel with his daughter, time with granddaughter, adventures with his son-in-law, visits with friends, Purdue women's basketball, and staying busy in his shop. He told a great story and enjoyed people. Friends may call and from on May 17, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at his daughter's home, 4036 Farmstead Lane, West Lafayette, IN 47906. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the American Cancer Society and may be mailed to the family.