Billy Lee (Bill)

Kent

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Billy Lee (Bill) Kent

Jul 10 1931 - Nov 15 2011

Funeral Services for Billy Lee (Bill) Kent, 80 year old Leonard resident, are scheduled for 10 A.M. Thursday November 17, 2011 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Rev. Denny Gorena will officiate. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday November 16th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Billy Lee (Bill) Kent of Leonard, Texas quietly passed away on November 15, 2011 with his family and in the thoughts and prayers of his many friends and relatives. Bill was born July 10, 1931 in Leonard, Texas. He graduated from Leonard High School May 25, 1948 and promptly enlisted in the US Navy. He served on the USS St. Paul for four years during the Korean War and was honorably discharged July 12, 1952. Bill returned to his hometown and started college and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from East Texas State Teachers College on May 25, 1958. He worked for the Fish and Game Commission in Austin and eventually for Temco, now L-3, in Greenville Texas and retired in 1989. He also had cattle and farm interest. He and his wife, Jackie, enjoyed traveling, watching sports and politics on TV and spending time with his children and grandchildren until his health declined. Bill will be remembered for the love of his family, friends and country. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a 50 year member of Grove Hill Lodge # 373 and a member of the USS St. Paul Association. He served several years on the Leonard ISD School Board.\ He had a passion for fishing. He also enjoyed coaching both Little League and Pony League. He enjoyed all sports and shared that passion with his sons and grandchildren. When Alzheimer’s disease claimed his health, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veteran’s Home in Bonham, Texas took him into their loving family. Bill’s family will never be able to express our gratitude for their gracious care of our loved one. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jackie E. Kent of Leonard; Sons and daughters-in-law: Ron and Robin Kent of Leonard and Ed and Twana Kent of Mansfield; Grandchildren: Ashley Kent of Leonard, Marshall and Chrisie Kent of Azle, Amanda Kent Wednt and Adam of Ft. Worth, Nathan Kent of Leonard, Kirk Kent of Denton and Mason Kent of Mansfield; Great-Grandchildren: Hailie Kent, Jeramiah Fields, Caitlin Wendt and Peyton Kent; Sister: Dortha Savage of Leonard; Brother and Sister-in-law: E.B. and Artie Kent of Leonard. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Ollie (John) and Amber Arnwine Kent and one brother, Joe Kent. The family asks that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to the Leonard Volunteer Fire Department of Leonard, Texas.
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