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Miles Kent Obituary
Miles Talavera Kent passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2011, in Tallahassee.
Miles was born May 10, 2006, in Walnut Creek, CA, to Graydon and Tracee Kent. Miles attended North Florida Christian School and was a student of Master Murphy's Dragon System Institute of Martial Arts, where he became known to his friends and family as "Bruce Lee."
Miles is survived by his parents, his maternal grandparents, Rip and Nancy Talavera of Walnut Creek, CA, and his paternal grandparents, Maryhellen Kent of Tallahassee and Eric Kent of Portland, OR, and many extended family members.
Miles was energetic and thrived on his numerous weekend adventures, exploring all the natural wonders that Florida has to offer. His life experiences far surpassed his years.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at North Florida Baptist Church, 3000 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Multiple Sclerosis Society, in memory of Miles Kent.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Miles Kent
April 14, 2011
Tracee and Graydon,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this
difficult time.
Kim Hillner Olson
Lisa Terry
March 28, 2011
My family is deeply sorry for your loss. During this difficult time we send all our love and prayers your way. May his beautiful spirit and smile bring you comfort during the difficult times ahead.
Nancy Brown
March 25, 2011
Tracee and Gray -
It is unthinkable that Miles is gone so soon. I hope his spirit will light your way during the difficult times ahead. Don't forget that all your California friends at GLEP are praying for you and your family.
With love,
Dorothy-Ann Rouse (your Mom's friend)
March 25, 2011
Tracee & Graydon...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories you have of Miles comfort you during this difficult times.
Mary J
March 24, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a mother, my heart weeps for both of you and you truly have all my sympathies.
Rayna Halzel
March 23, 2011
My family and I send our condolences and prayers for you at this most difficult time. Try to be strong and always treasure the special, loving memories you have with your son.
Diane Callison
March 23, 2011
All of Texas Gymanstics morns your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in his loving arms and keep you close at heart.
Janet Downing
March 22, 2011
I am saddened to hear of loss of your son. I am praying for you, Tracee. May God provide you deep comfort and strength.
Julie Shivji
March 22, 2011
Tracee and Gray,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Schutt
March 22, 2011
Terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Emily Millar
March 22, 2011
My heart goes out to Tracee, Gray and your families for your loss of such a wonderfully special young son. May you find comfort in the many special memories together. Our prayers are with you.
Robert Cowan
March 21, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You are in my daily prayers and I hope that God will hold you in His loving hand.
I love you so much,
Robert Cowan (Carmel, Indiana)
Pete & Nancy Little
March 18, 2011
Tracee and Gray,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your precious son, Miles.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God, your family and friends be a comfort to you.
March 17, 2011
My prayers are with you and your husband, I am so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn
Barbara Menendez
March 16, 2011
Tracee & Graydon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am grateful I was able to attend Miles' beautiful service. I will continue praying for all of you so that God may give you the strength and courage to carry on. May God bless you all, and may Miles rest in peace in the glory of God.
Pat Warren
March 16, 2011
Miles and Billy are now at peace somewhere. I only hope we get to spend eternity with them someday! I love you!
Sandy Thielz
March 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sandy Thielz
Vincent Ramos
March 16, 2011
My prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. May you find the strength needed to go through it. God Bless You.
Dora Wolf
March 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and with all the ones who loved Miles so much.
Kellie Reardon
March 16, 2011
My comforting thoughts and loving prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless You.
Mary Hayes
March 16, 2011
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wishing you strength and sending you my deepest sympathies.
Lisa & Ani Smallwood
March 16, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
March 16, 2011
My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. God Bless.
Norbert Bendixen
March 16, 2011
God Bless you and your husband. Oour prayers in Illinois go to the both of you. Just know that all in Illinois are in deep sorrow for the both of you. Norbert Illinois USAG Wommens Program
ellis wood
March 16, 2011
Sending you all my thoughts and love. I am so sorry for your loss and think of you today and always. You and Gray and Miles are in my heart and I love you, ellis
ELDER JOE AND ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
March 16, 2011
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Rex, Mary, and Cole Adams
March 16, 2011
Our prayers and love are with you in this time of sorrow.
Melissa
March 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. A new little angel in heaven will help you through your grieving. My heart goes out to you.
Glenn Abbott & Family
March 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My son spoke of Miles daily and enjoyed having him as his new friend in class. He will be missed dearly by his friends/family at NFC.
We will always remember those "Bruce Lee" moves he shared with the class on Show and Tell Fridays.
RIP Miles, we all will miss you dearly.
Sheila Downey
March 16, 2011
Thinking of you all & saying prayers for your comfort during this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you today & in the days to come.
Sheila Downey
NFC Mom
Preston Martin
March 16, 2011
We send our love and prayers to you all!
Candi
March 16, 2011
Trace and Gray, my prayers are with you both. May all of the great memories and happiness bring you comfort and healing.
March 15, 2011
We send our love and heartfelt condolences to your family. -- Mihai Bagiu and family
Mary Wright
March 15, 2011
My love and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Marion Johnson
March 15, 2011
Tracee, Though it has been many years since we have seen you and we live so far apart, I feel your pain and my heart is breaking for you and your family. May you find the strength together with your loved ones to make it through this difficult time.
Bob Johnson
March 15, 2011
Sending prayers of comfort and healing to you and your family.
March 15, 2011
I am filled with sorrow and my heart aches for you and your family. I love you! sending thoughts,prayers and hugs.
Rene Tibbetts
Judi Thomas
March 15, 2011
Sending love and prayers.
Judi Crichton Thomas
Joe Ann Taylor
March 15, 2011
Tracee, Gray, Nancy & Rip: Gary & I want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you. I cannot even imagine the sorrow all of you are feeling. May Miles wonderful vibrant life always be a comfort to you and may God encircle you with his love each & everyday until you are with him again some day. Our love & prayers to all of you!!!!
Jacklyn Mercado
March 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tomoko Sawada
March 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
amber coleman
March 14, 2011
Your family are in our prayers.
Amber&Jeremiah Coleman
Michele Dellinger
March 12, 2011
LORD, FATHER IN HEAVEN, I pray that you will wrap your loving arms around this family, for they need you more now than they have ever before. Ease their pain, LORD, and send them a butterfly so that they know their cherished son is holding your hand. (I am a friend of Dona Jones and Pat).
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