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KENT WILLIAMS Obituary

Kent M. Williams Sr. of Naperville A Mass of Christian Burial for Kent M. Williams Sr., 58, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Born Oct. 25, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, the son of the late Andrew and Ann Williams, he passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Kent spent his career in treasury, but his real joy came from his family, especially his children and friends. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Southern Methodist University, both in Dallas. He was the beloved husband of Beth; loving father of Kent Jr. and Mary Kathryn; dear brother of Barbara Williams, Drew (Jo) Williams and the late Andrea Carroll; fond son-in-law of Mary Lou (the late Frank) Bunker; and brother-in-law of Frank Jr. (Diane) Bunker. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60631, would be appreciated. For information, 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 6, 2010.

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Kurt Dorr

July 31, 2022

I still think of Kent often. I miss him. Prayers for continued healing for you all.

August 10, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful person. I knew him first as a loving father, and then as a caring friend who always welcomed me when I saw him. Prayers of healing are with you, Beth, Mary Kate, and Kent Jr.
Hugs...Mrs. Eberhard

August 9, 2010

Beth, Kent and Mary Kate, We were shocked and very sad to learn of Kent's death. We have wonderful memories of your time in the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are will you. Amie and Andy Moyer (Dallas,TX)

Kurt & Lisa Dorr

August 9, 2010

We just heard the news. We are so sorry to hear this. Kent was one of the most friendly and engaging guys I ever knew. So very very very sorry. Our condolences to all of you and we will be praying for you.

Janis Curry

August 9, 2010

Beth,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kent Jr. and Mary Kate at this difficult time. Kent was a very special man and I know he will be missed. May God grant you peace and serenity.

Love,
Janis

Jamie O'Brien-Wolf

August 8, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss and everyday my prayers are with you and your family. Please know that you are cared for by so many and we all support you. I pray that you feel the comfort of God, and your loving memories help you in this difficult time.

Julie Trabaris

August 7, 2010

Dear Beth and Family,
I was sadden to hear about your loss. May the comfort of God be with you and your family during this time of need. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara & Bruce Hauter

August 6, 2010

Dear Beth, Kent Jr and Mary Kate,

Hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. We will all miss Kent and his willing spirit.

The Hauter Family

Dan & Mary Mulvey

August 6, 2010

Dear Beth, Kent Jr & Mary Kate,
Our hearts go out to you during this trying time. We will always remember Kent Sr for his kind and loving spirit. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in a special way and please know how very much you are loved.

tiff p

August 6, 2010

Our thoughts and condolences go out to your family. We all knew kent fairly breifly, but with that little time we all knew him here at State Farm we seen how geniune, kind, and dedicated he was for his family and work. We are so very shock to hear this horrible news, but please know that your family is our prayers.

State Farm staff/Downers Grove...

Michelle Schramer

August 6, 2010

Beth and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May wonderful memories help you get through this difficult time.

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