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Harry L. Kent III

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Harry Kent Obituary

HARRY L. KENT, III, PE, passed away November 7, 2005 born September 14,1940 in Austin, TX to Prof H.L. Kent, Jr. and Alfa Kent. Parents and daughter Julia preceded him in death. Survived by wife Betty, son Harry and wife Mary Sue, their sons Jared and Ryan, daughter Elizabeth, sister Roberta and husband Bob Koontz, and numerous other relatives. He attended the International School of Bangkok, while there he was a member of the Judo Assoc. of Thailand and earned a black belt. Harry graduated from Austin High School. Graduated from UT in 1963 BSME. Served in the Army 45th Engineers in Korea and South East Asia, earning the rank of Captain. Employed by GE for 35 years in the Industrial Sales Division. He was a member of Braebum Presbyterian Church. Harry loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting with family and friends. Interested in Medieval to Modem History. Most of all "Honest Harry" loved people, telling stories and jokes. His motto was "To help anyone who had a need". Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2005, 6:30 p.m. at Miller Funeral Chapel. Officiated by Rev. Rhonda Detenbeck of Faith Presbyterian Church, of Harvey, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 13, 2005.

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Xchelsia Bledsoe

November 30, 2005

When I began my career with GE, Harry was one of the first people I can in contact with. His enthusiasm and vibrant spirit were encouraging. To maintain your spirits in a role for a number of years, means he enjoyed his work and his life. That spirit should be contagious and will be missed.

Amy Frere

November 30, 2005

Harry was a great friend and we enjoyed many laughs together. He taught me not to take life so seriously, and to always stand up for myself as a woman. since I had no family in town, he picked me up when I had my wisdom teeth pulled and I was drooling the whole way home - he bought me popsicles and got my medicine filled-he was that kind of guy.

Layne Teague

November 15, 2005

Enjoyed many hunts with Harry. Also many a trip to the pawnshops. I will miss him.

Cindy Taft

November 14, 2005

Honest Harry was one of God's special creations. A genuinely kind soul who will be missed.

Ben Milam

November 14, 2005

Harry was instrumental in getting me into sales. He was a visionary and always a customer advocate. Harry always had a creative way to make solutions work out. He will be missed by those who knew him.

Brian Mayes

November 14, 2005

Harry will be missed as "entertainer of the troups".

Harry was the last of the super salesmen, who knew that to know your customer on a personal level was more important to success than any technical and marketing knowledge.

Deborah Jackson Lindley

November 13, 2005

I was a secretary for Harry Kent in the 70's at General Electric. Being the first Black secretary for ISD, Harry always made me feel welcome. He was very helpful and always there to answer any questions. My deepest sympathy to the Kent family.

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