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Eddie Montgomery's wife Jennifer has offered a statement of thanks to Montgomery Gentry's fans and friends for their support following Troy Gentry's death.
Montgomery Gentry's Troy Gentry will be laid to rest on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 14) but a public celebration of his life will proceed a private funeral. Fans can watch a live stream of the celebration.