Hoyte Gentry:
A Master of a Man
In a trade, you begin as an apprentice, you work your way up to Journeyman and you reach the top of the trade as a Master. Hoyte Gentry is a well-known master plumber, but he has mastered so much more in life. He has been married to his sweetheart, Elizabeth for 57 years, has owned and operated Gentry plumbing for 53 years and has truly given his time, talent and energy to his community.
It would be hard to think of something that Hoyte hasn’t done to help a friend or a charity he is passionate about. Whether he is rounding up support from friends, cooking food for hundreds or digging into his own pockets, he is a Master giver and a Master of a man.
Several years ago, and together with a partner, Urban Anslinger, Hoyte gave a planned gift to CHRISTUS Spohn—a parcel of land in Rockport. There was some speculation that the land might be used for a clinic. The Spohn CEO at the time made various offers of control over the project to Hoyte—everything from a buyback options to shared profits. Hoyte declined. As a Master Giver, he didn’t need control and wasn’t worried about ownership, he said, “It’s a gift, it’s all yours.”
When you ask Hoyte about his business, he will tell you that his work has to “hold water.” He says it with a smile, just one more joke in what will surely be a day filled with jokes. Hoyte is happy man, father and grandfather. He has been his own boss, has loved a beautiful woman, has made and kept countless friends, and has made a difference in our community.
According to Hoyte, Gentry Plumbing has probably “piped” eighty percent of the prestigious buildings in Corpus Christi. The buildings may be beautiful but his work is hidden. He’s okay with working behind the scenes for charity too. He doesn’t do it for the recognition, he does it because it’s right—he’s a Master.
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