James "Jim" Wesley Kent age 66, of Lebanon Missouri and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away November 6, 2009 at the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born on October 19, 1943 at Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Edward and Annabelle Kent. He married Dorothy Faye Nichols Kent on Feb. 11, 1973. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon, Missouri, the American Legion Post in Florida and the North American Hunting Assoc. He love to fish, hunt and woodworking. He worked for Inva Care and later for Briggs and Stratton in Rolla. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1987. He was honorably discharged at Fort Leonard Missouri attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his military career, Mr. Kent served as a mechanic, instructor and maintenance supervisor, serving in Germany as well as Viet Nam. He was awarded to wear the National Defense Service Medal; Viet Nam Campaign Medal; Non Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon; 6 Army Good Conduct Medals; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Ribbon; Mechanic Badge and the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge M16. A man of excellent character, his "Honorable Discharge" is a testimonial of honest and faithful service to his country.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Kent of Lebanon, Missouri, Son, Charles Glasscock of Dixon; 2 daughters,Patty Bilitzke of Hayesville, NC.; and Linda Matherly and her husband Brad of Marshfield, Missouri, his brother Edward Charles Kent of Port Jervis, NY; 2 sisters, Betty Hewitt Garnville, NY and Margaret Leonard of Port Jervis, NY, 10 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Karen Fritchey and his brother Bill C. Kent. Interment took place at Seaton Cemetery, Dixon, Missouri. Local arrangements are by the Knight-Auchymoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com