James M. Kent III (Jimmy) was called home to our Lord on January 5, 2017, flying with his cousin and best friend, Bob Kent. His spirit is carried on by his wife, Martha, Carl Potato, Bobby Greenbeans and Mona Lisa (his dogs), his parents, his sister, his in-laws, his four nephew and nieces, and an extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.
Born January 23, 1976, to James M. Kent, Jr. and Jan Kent, Jimmy was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew him. He had a vibrant personality and took fashion cues from no one. No matter where he was, Jimmy lit up the room and had a huge heart. If you knew him, you probably recall getting a text from him that touched your heart. He was a coach in his own right, always encouraging people to “do more and be better”. The way he died is like he lived: he wrote his own rules; he lived life to the fullest, doing everything with a smile, and paving his own way. If you knew him, you loved him.
Throughout his life, he was most proud of marrying the love of his life, Martha Garcia; playing baseball professionally; being a successful land developer; his collection of cars; and getting his pilot’s license and flying his own plane, right until the day he died. He truly embodied the concept of living life to the fullest.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Martha Garcia Kent, DDS; mother and father, Jim and Jan Kent; his sister, Julie Kent Ferraro and husband, Jay; their children, Jayde, Zoe, Chandler, and Mia; his in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. Octavio Garcia, Dr. Octavio Garcia, Drs. Matthew and Cynthia Connor; and friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Jimmy is reunited with his grandparents, Dr. James Marvin Kent Sr., Florence Kent, Ernest Wood, Betty Wood "Mimi", his Uncle Harry, and best friend, Larry Broccoli.
His life will be celebrated on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.