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Jessie Kent Obituary
New Ellenton, SC—JESSIE LEE KENT, 46, beloved husband of Julie Campbell-Kent, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Born in Augusta, GA, Jessie was a son of Deborah Hayes Todd and Melton Kent, Sr. He grew up in Blythe, GA. He was a former deputy with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. He currently was the facilities manager at Serenity Behavioral Health in Augusta. Jessie was a first responder with the New Ellenton Fire Department. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping.
Surviving are his wife, Julie; children, Navaeh Allen, Alexander Kent, Livvy Kent, Michael Brown; mother, Deborah Todd (Ron Gardner), New Ellenton; father, Melton Kent, Sr. (Brenda), Blythe, SC; brothers, Melton Kent, Jr. (Laurie), Dublin, GA, David Rabun (Christina), Las Vegas, NV; mother-in-law, Jane Campbell, New Ellenton; a number of beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, May 31st from 4 until 6 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home. Please observe social distancing.
A graveside service will be Monday morning, June 1st at 11 o'clock in Southlawn Cemetery.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
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Memories and Condolences
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Sassy Watts-Sanders
June 2, 2020
Brenda and Melton I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to the family.
Vicki Edwards
May 30, 2020
I just wanted to say my heart is broken. I met Jessie many years ago when he was I think I his late teens. He was a frequent customer at our pharmacy and he was one of the most respectful, polite young men I had ever met. He worked so hard just to live and he lived life well. To have his life cut short is such a tragedy.
Melissa Watts
May 30, 2020
Brenda and Melton,
You both are in my prayers. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good friend and co- worker.
Rosemary Brown
May 29, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Julie and Richard Barden
May 29, 2020
Julie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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