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Danny Kent Obituary
Clyde
Danny Gale Kent, 62 of Clyde, passed away September 15, 2015 at Hendrick Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2015 at Cisco Church of Christ officiated by Jim Hall under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home of Cisco. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel.
Danny was born July 21, 1953 to Hershel Talmage Kent and Margie Lynn (Jones) Kent at Rising Star, Texas. He received a Bachelor's Degree in education from Abilene Christian University. Danny was a Teacher and Coach having taught school in Cisco, Early, Comanche, and Clyde. On April 2, 1977 he married Nita Carol Thompson in Cisco, Texas. Danny was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife Nita of Clyde, Daughters: Casey Gayle Kent of Waco and Courtney Kent Fears and husband Nathan of Forney, Texas. Brother: Johnny Craig Kent and wife Patti of Cisco, Nephews: Austin Kent, Colton Kent, and a Niece: Kelsey Kent.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Kelly Dwayne and Tommy Kent.
Memorials are requested to: Kelly Kent Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1645, Cisco, Texas or Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79601.
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Camille Plagens
September 18, 2015
Deepest sympathy from Les, Kyle, Chase, Lauren, and myself. Love and hugs to the family!
Brad Deen
September 18, 2015
Coach Kent was probably one of the most influential men in my teenage life. He always believed in me and pushed me a little harder. I think about him often and all the stories he would tell me on long basketball trips.
He would always walk the parking lot before a game looking for a penny head side up. I'm sorry for the Kent families loss.
Greg Cermin
September 18, 2015
As it has been said many times already and it is absolutely true; Coach Kent was a man of the highest integrity, honor, and moral convictions. Though I had not seen or talked to him in about thirty years, I often thought of him and how he positively inspired and influenced me, as I am sure he has done the same to countless others who knew him. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Pam Claborn Shine
September 18, 2015
Danny was a good and kind person. Nita, his daughters, Craig and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jane Dickson-Waters
September 18, 2015
It is so sad to lose someone as giving and caring as Danny. My prayers are with his loving family
Lanny Frasier
September 18, 2015
A truly great friend and remarkable person .... very few of his caliber cross out paths. Right now, our hearts are empty but our memories and lives are full because we knew him.
Debbie Williams
September 18, 2015
We will all miss him.
Gary and Gale Easley
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was such a good man who led by example in teaching and coaching our sons, Jarod and Justin.
May The Lord bless you with His strength and comfort during these difficult days,
Hazel Grieger
September 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Alicia Knauf
September 17, 2015
So very sad to hear of his passing. Truly an amazing coach and an awesome person. My prayers go out to the Kent family and all who loved him.
Sandra (Daniel) Hancock
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was the most honorable of men. He was a Chrisitan and not one of us doubted it. He was easy-going, full of integrity, and absolutely sharp as a tack! My heart absolutely breaks to think of him being gone...even if I haven't seen him in 20+ years. Rest in peace coach, and may your reunion with your brother Kelly be the most joyful of noises!
Shannon Schwartz Adams
September 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Coach Kent was a great Coach teacher and drivers Ed instructor, so much fun to learn from
Lennell Powell
September 17, 2015
Nita, Casey, and Courtney I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. My daughter, Amy, thought so much of Coach Kent. May God be with you and give you comfort and peace at this time. You are in my prayers.
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent lead by example. A great Christian man that made a greater role model.
Kay and Robert Rains.
Stacci Slayton-Hamilton
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent believed in me when I was struggling and didn't believe in myself. I re-arranged my class schedule each year to have him in History class, and I majored in History because of the confidence and inspiration he provided. In all the years since he taught at EHS, I have thought about him and his family, so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him. Many things about my teaching philosophy originated from the grace I learned in Coach Kent's class
Kenneth Preston
September 17, 2015
I was fortunate to have been taught and coached by Danny Kent. I do believe he was a fine man and example to his players and students. Rest In Peace Coach!!
BS
September 17, 2015
Dear family I, am sorry for your loss. May the God of tender mercies comfort you in this time of grief. 2Co.1 : 3
Christy Tomlinson-McMillan
September 17, 2015
Our prayers are with your family Courtney. I only met him a few times, but he was very kind and his students and athletes really seemed to look up to him. God Bless you guys!!
Robin Ritchie Peace
September 17, 2015
Danny exemplified a Christian demeanor and attitude even from a young age. I had the privilege of growing up around Danny and his brothers as a young girl through church and as they worked for my father during the summer months during cheerleading and various camps. I was always the little sister type that was tagging along that they had to look after. He always treated me kindly and I grew to love him and his family. We know we will reunite one day and I pray for peace and comfort for Nita, his girls, Craig and family. God bless you all.
Tawni Angel
September 17, 2015
What a great example Coach Kent was for all coaches. He truly made a difference in the lives of those he worked with and coached. He will be missed.
Janice (Clark) Courtney
September 17, 2015
From the Family of Mamie (Kent) Clark: We share you sadness and tremendous loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd and Kristie Gleaton
September 17, 2015
May God give you al comfort in this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Pete and Regina Garcia
September 17, 2015
Many thoughts an prayers to family and friends for your loss. Coach Kent was an awesome coach and teacher and will forever be remembered by many.
Pete and Regina Garcia
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was a great coach and teacher. Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
September 17, 2015
My prayer and thoughts are with you and your family!
joe perry
September 17, 2015
Great teacher, awesome coach and a truly wonderful man. My prayers and condolences to the Kent family.
Vicki Wilcoxen Brandon
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was a role model to all of us as a fine Christian man. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort!
Ricardo Davila
September 17, 2015
Prayers for the Kent family
Zachary Ingram
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was fine man and coach! My thoughts are with his family!
Janet Kirklin
September 17, 2015
He was a giant among men, one of the nicest I ever knew. Remembering his sweet wife, Nita, and their children, in prayers. Today, Danny is in glory.
Very sincerely, Janet Naylor Kirklin
Mike Furlong
September 17, 2015
Coach you were a great role model and great person. I pray for comfort for your family. God Bless
Bill & Trevonne Davis
September 17, 2015
Remembering each of you during this time of loss. Coby Davis remembers Danny as a fun history teacher at Early High School. Sincerely, Bill and Trevonne Davis.
Ron & Sharon Mouser
September 17, 2015
Our prayers are with you and the family. Danny you will be missed.
Sharra Sampson
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent will be remembered as a wonderful coach and teacher, as well as family man. I'm honored to have known him.
Mcaliley's
September 17, 2015
Such a great man and coach. Thanks for the memories coach Kent.
Angie Ogle
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was a great coach, teacher, and mentor to so many. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all the family!
Jarret DeBusk
September 17, 2015
Coach Kent was a great coach and a great role model. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie Hughes
September 16, 2015
A great man , glad to have had a chance to work with him and get to know him as a person. A great example for our youth
Jon Sibert
September 16, 2015
There isn't coach or teacher who ever meant more to me than Coach Kent. What a great Christian man, and what a great example he set for me and so many others!
Gillette Family
September 16, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Coach Kent was a very important person in my boys life.
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