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James Kent Obituary

1926 - 2016 James M. Kent, 89, of Kirbyville died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, Jan. 16, at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville with burial at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation and rosary will be from 6-8 pm Friday at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. A native and lifelong resident of Kirbyville, he was a retired master carpenter and a World War II US Navy Veteran. He is survived by his children, James Anthony Kent of Savoy, TX; Judith Marie Stringer of Kirbyville; Michael Thomas Kent & Sandy of Magnolia Springs; Mark Kent & Kathy of Kirbyville and Paul Kent & Cay of Kirbyville; a sister, Ida Martinez of Nederland; 8 grandchildren, Shane Kent, Michelle Blanco & Joe, Bryan Sanders, Mallory Trusty & Justin, Nikki Siau & Jeff, Kelli McInnis & James, Kristi Stimits & Brant, Justin Kent & Caci, Brian Caraway & Karrie, and Alissa Riley & T.J.; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jan. 15, 2016.
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So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You will always have the memories.

Mary & Keith Williams

January 17, 2016

James was a mentor who taught me to become a man and master carpenter. Rest in Peace Mr. Kent and thank you.

Don De King

January 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May perpetual light shine upon James. He always greeted us with a big smile when I would go with Aunt Ida to visit him, and I always enjoyed his very interesting stories. He was a very special man, and will be missed.

Linda(McClintock) Haynes

January 15, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

GINGER BESS

January 15, 2016

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January 14, 2016

My prayers are with you

James Begnaud

January 14, 2016

Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time!

Tom & Adam Davis

January 14, 2016

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