|
|
1923 - 2012
Charles Kent 89 of Jasper died at his home on Sunday August 19, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Military Graveside services to follow at the Jasper City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening at Forest Oaks Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A native of Jasper, TX. he was a Silsbee resident from 1954 until moving back to Jasper in 1978. He was born on March 11, 1923 in Jasper, TX. to Clarice and Jeptha Monroe Kent. Survivors include his wife Myra Smyly Kent whom he married January 13, 1951 daughters Claire and husband Doug Boutte of Jasper, TX. and Kay and husband Chuck Breidenthal of Brookeland, TX. a sister Etta Skiles of Denton, TX. Five grandchildren and Twelve great-grandchildren. He was raised by his grandfather W.P. Cook and a aunt Lucy Bean. He was a resident for a short time in College Station and was a graduate of Texas A&M in 1947 with a degree in Wildlife Management (Class of 1942) after serving in the U.S. Army in WWII as a SGT. B Co. 394th Infantry 99th Division from June 1943 to February 2, 1946. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. After college he had several jobs including a Crane Operator for Eastex Pulp and Paper, owner of Kent's Flowers and Jewerly in Silsbee, TX. after returning to Jasper in 1978 he had a pecan orchard and was employed with Triple L Equipment Rental and owned a knife sharpening business. He enjoyed playing Harmonica and working with his hands. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church 329 N. Bowie St. Jasper, TX. 75951. Services under direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper, TX. Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com
|
|
There are currently 6 condolences.
Shanna Mattox Clark
Thursday August 23, 2012 at
10:17 AM
|
Kent Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Kent as a sweet man. I also remember staying at "Aunt Jo's" growing up and always thought it was so fun when we would walk up to "Uncle Charlie and Aunt Myra's" house to visit. Good Memories!
|
| |
Mary Ann McCoy
Wednesday August 22, 2012 at
2:26 PM
|
Kay & Clare: I'm so sorry for your loss, and of course, for your mom, Myra. My prayers are with you all. He was a lovely man and will be well remembered by all. Love to all of you.
|
| |
Desiree Goodbar
Tuesday August 21, 2012 at
8:29 AM
|
Claire, Kay, Mrs. Myra and the entire family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you at this time. I will always keep in my memory a picture of Mr. Charlie in his workshop sharpening a saw blade....something he really enjoyed doing!!! He was a wonderful person and so good to me through all of the years that I knew him, close to 40!! You will all miss him so much and I will pray that the Lord will help to ease your loss.
|
| |
Deborrah Simmons
possmcreek@yahoo.com
Monday August 20, 2012 at
11:07 PM
|
Kay & Claire, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie
|
| |
Debbie Cordova
Monday August 20, 2012 at
7:43 PM
|
Kay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
|
| |
Shirley McIntyre Cook
Monday August 20, 2012 at
11:01 AM
|
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
|
| |
|
