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Grover Kent Obituary
Mr. Kent served as a deacon at St. Andrew Baptist Church where he was a member for 73 years. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. Dempsey was a building contractor and leaves a legacy of love of God and family and was the ultimate example of caring and sacrifice. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was liked by everyone who met him and admired for his work ethic and integrity.
Mr. Kent is survived by his wife of 70 years, Grace Rubash Kent; and three daughters, Marilyn Jones (Tom) of Lynn Haven, Carolyn England (Oscar) of Panama City and Shirley Daffin (John) of Lynn Haven.
He was blessed with 15 grandchildren, Greg Todd (Cheri), Troy Todd (Tina), Kyle Todd (Beverly), Mike Pitts (Paula), Russ Pitts (Rena), Steve Pitts (Treana), Leigh Anne Summey (Daryl), Kelly Lewis (Dan), Jason Daffin (Caroline), Alecia Jones, Andrea Jones, Scott England (De), Brooke England, Shelley Braun (Ryan), and Amy Kearney (Mark). He also leaves behind 34 great grandchildren, Destin Todd, Caleb Todd, Morgan Todd, Madison Todd, Chris Pitts, Jon Pitts (Kansas), Jeff Pitts (Janie), Brian Pitts, Victoria Pitts, Katelyn Pitts, Charis Summey, Kaylyn Summey, Kinsley Summey, Christen Summey, Jordan Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Kadence Daffin, Kennedy Daffin, Raina Antone, Isea Hall, Sonny Ashby, Drew Tanner, Marisa Tanner, Shawn Bartlett, Jessica Bartlett, Rebekah England, Benjamin England, Brianna England, Meghan Brim, Kyle Braun, Matthew Braun, Morgan Kearney, Stephen Kearney and Shea Kearney; six great-great grandchildren, Greyson Pitts, Ayden Pitts, Aaron Pitts, Isabella Hall, Kai Hall and Olivia Stange. Also, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jamie Rubash (Joyce), Claire Parrott, Trisha Murfee (R.T.), and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Oscar England, his caregiver, who faithfully and lovingly cared for Mr. Kent, Dr. Vickie Harrell for the excellent medical care she provided for Mr. Kent, and Covenant Hospice (especially Monica and Ashley) for their compassionate service for Mr. Kent and our family.
Family will be gathering at the home of Kelly and Dan Lewis, 745 Brandeis Avenue, Panama City. Funeral services for Mr. Kent will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, in the Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel, presided over by the Rev. Daryl Summey. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mr. Kent's grandsons. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Covenant Hospice. Expressions of sympathy can be submitted and viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com
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Cheri Todd
May 7, 2009
Grace, Marilyn, Carolyn,Shirley and Families, Sending all our Love and Prayers. Cheri, Raina, Isea, Sonny,Bella,Kai ,Dan,JT and Marielos
Glenn & Jackie Hayes
May 6, 2009
Our prayers are with each of you in this time of loss. But also rejoice with you in knowing he is with his Lord, and that you comfort in knowing that one day you will be re-united with him for eternity.
Bonnie Parrott Allen
May 5, 2009
Dear Aunt Grace, Marilyn, Carolyn, and Shirley,
Uncle Dempsey will be missed by all who knew and loved him. When I think of all our family gatherings as we were growing up, I remember Uncle Dempsey as a strong, good man with a quiet gentleness about him. I consider myself very blessed to have grown up with him as my uncle and a part of our family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Love,
Bonnie and Bob
May 5, 2009
Aunt Grace, Marilyn, Carolyn, and Shirley,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers often over the past several years. Uncle Dempsey was a man that everyone looked up to with both love and respect. The world was a better place with him in it and, it goes without saying, he will be missed.
Love, Gwen and Fred
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