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Paul Derek Kent

1989 - 2012

BORN

1989

DIED

2012

Paul Kent Obituary

Paul Derek Kent, 23, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in an area hospital after a lifelong struggle with congenital heart disease. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Church of Christ, 150 E. Belt Line Road, Coppell, with Paul Kent and Art McNeese officiating. Interment: Following the funeral, Derek will be laid to rest in Bourland Cemetery, Keller. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials: The family respectfully invites friends who desire, instead of flowers, to honor Derek's memory with gifts in his name to Cook Children's Health Foundation, 801 Seventh St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Please note on your check "in memorial for Paul Derek Kent." In addition to being a loving son and brother, Derek will be remembered as a great sports fan. Derek was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clyde Wesley Pratt. Survivors: Father and mother, Dave and Susie Kent; sister, Alyssa Kent; grandparents, Paul and Barbara Kent and Virginia Pratt; nephew, Derek Earnshaw; and other extended family.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Kent

20 Entries

Susan Edmister

November 19, 2012

Dave and Suzy...My heart aches for you. Like Donna, I so remember Dave throwing Derek up in the air and that giggle of his...God bless all of you.

Uncle Brad

November 15, 2012

So Glad for My Visit the Last of September. Watching Monday Night Football is a Great Memory of your Unique Sense of Humor.

Margie Kelly

November 10, 2012

Aly, praying for you and your entire family during this difficult time. There are no words to say.

Aunt Pam

November 10, 2012

Aunt Pam

November 10, 2012

Aunt Pam

November 10, 2012

John Baker

November 9, 2012

One of my favorite "Derek" stories:
Derek gave me my "Dallas name" JohnnyB in 1993...My funny memory is when I would end up in the car with Derek & Dave, Derek always wanted me to put the cell phone charger in my mouth/on my tongue while he plugged it into the lighter...I would not. Finally I appeased him one time. He laughed so hard and told me his dad showed him that...fun times. Sweet boy/young man. Love you Derek (:

Monique Bower

November 9, 2012

I have so so many memories of Derek when he was young and growing up. I loved the summer of manners when you were pulling out chairs for Alyssa at the kitchen table. I loved how polite you were to everyone even when you were hurting. I loved seeing you throwing the football on Sundays after church. I loved your dry sense of humor so like your mom's. We have loved and prayed for you for the last 20 years and will continue to do so for Dave, Susie, and Alyssa for the next 20 years or more.

Carol McCamant

November 9, 2012

I so wish I would have had the pleasure of meeting Derek. I do know that he had a excellent role model in his Dad and that he was loved very much. RIP

Donna Walls

November 9, 2012

My memories of Derek are of Dave throwing him up in the air at Church and he would giggle while the rest of us would lose our breath!!!

Derek in Branson, MO

Aunt Pam

November 9, 2012

Aunt Pam

November 9, 2012

To a wonderful nephew, you are missed and loved!!

Shelley Ezzell

November 9, 2012

Kent family,
Derek will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a special young man ...who has a very special family......he will always be in all of our hearts.

Janice Hutton

November 9, 2012

Derek, I knew you so little, but I enjoyed cooking things that might tempt your appetite. You touched more lives than you realized. You fought hard, you earned your rest.

Barbara-Bo Baker

November 9, 2012

Aly and familym
I did not know Derek personally but our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Derek as I am told was a wonderful young man and so proud of his family.
God is taking care of him now, but he loves you very much.
See you soon

MARIANN ARNSPIGER

November 6, 2012

I am so sorry about Derek. I have been off for surgery and just found out. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss his hugs.

Friend

November 2, 2012

Derek I met you in Highschool and we shared a English class together. You sat right behind me and would not stop asking me questions. I was a shy kid but Derek had such a big personality that he demanded my attention. Soon enough we became friends and talked all the time in class. We had a coach for a teacher and we often made funny comments on how easy his class was and how little the coach cared. Derek would show me card tricks in class, and he had a new one almost everyday it seemed like. I was amazed and always tried to get him to show me his secrets or figure them out (He would only show me a few lol). After the class was over at the end of the year we grew apart and I didn't see much of Derek again until we graduated from Keller High. We began right where we left off. We went to many Stars Hockey games and had a great time every time we went. We shared some of our biggest fears about life and talked a lot about God. These were some of the best conversations I've had with another person. Then I moved away to college and I never got to see or talk to Derek again. I just wanted a way to say goodbye to Derek because regrettable I never got to. My love and condolences go out to all of Derek's loved ones. He will be missed.

Robin , Mike, Sarah & Patch Hicks

November 2, 2012

You stay in our thoughts and prayers, Derek will be missed by so many, take comfort in knowing his positive impact on so many lives will keep his memory alive. if there's anything you need, we're here.

Adrienne Stearns

November 2, 2012

Dave, Susie & Alyssa (and extended family), Words will never be able to express the sadness felt for Derek's passing, but please know that God is right there with you and will carry you through this. Lean on Him. He makes all the difference! Praying for your comfort, healing and peace that only God can provide. I love you all!...Adrienne

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