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Harris Stubbings Obituary
He was born on January 16, 1929, in Topeka, the son of Samuel Harris Stubbings and Dessa Shaw Stubbings. He married Elizabeth Joan Garner, August 25, 1951, in Baltimore where he was attending a U.S. Army Intelligence School at Ft. Holabird. Kent served in the Army in 1951-1953, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
Kent is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, four sons and two daughters: Brian David (JoAnn) Stubbings, Hinsdale, IL; Karen Renee Bransgrove (Gary) Cadwallader, Centennial, CO; Kendra Jeanne (Curt) Carter, Lake Conroe, TX; Kyle Kevin Stubbings, Duluth, GA; Dirk Arlen (Kristi) Stubbings, Winnipeg, Canada; Curtis Mark (Kelley) Stubbings, The Woodlands, TX; grandchildren Maria and Peter Stubbings, Austin (Audra) and Christopher (Julia) Bransgrove, Carolyn and Lucy Stubbings, Bryce and Avery Stubbings, Eric and Paige Stubbings; step-grandchildren Charles and Chris Carter; great-grandson, William Alan Bransgrove; and loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Kent is preceded in death by his sisters, June Stubbings Sheldon and Audrey Stubbings Dial; son-in-law, Alan Bransgrove and daughter-in-law, Beth Stubbings.
He graduated from Topeka High School in 1946 and from Washburn University in 1950 with a BBA degree. Kent worked for the Topeka Capital-Journal for 37 years, retiring as editor of the news desk in 1991. He was a current member of Town and Country Christian Church after attending Central Park and Northland churches for many years, serving as deacon and elder when asked.
Kent's hobby was his family, attending the many school functions necessary for a busy family. Kent was also very good at improving the house on NE 43rd St. by building a three car garage, new bathrooms as well as putting down the floors while the house was being built.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Town & Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Brewster Place, Town and Country Christian Church, or Midland Care.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 21, 2019
Just happened on the sad information that Kent has passed on. I hope he meets up with my folks, Bob and Kay Piper! I remember having great fun with all of you when we were visiting Topeka and Kent always put a big smile on Dad's face.
Penny Wachlarowicz
Thomas Kessler
July 20, 2018
Elizabeth and family, the gates of heaven were full the other day went home. Kent can be free from illness. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during your time of sorrow and grieving for the next few days, weeks, months, and years to come. All of you are in our prayers. Please call if any of you need something.
Nancy & Dale Vaughn
July 19, 2018
We are sorry to lose a good friend and sorry we are so far away. Our prayers and love are with you.
Steve & Janet Snoe
July 19, 2018
Elizabeth & Family, We are keeping you all in our prayer for God's loving hand to help you to remember all the great times. Kent was a true Christian example.
Yvette Brooks(Brewster Place)
July 18, 2018
With deepest sympathy
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