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Thomas Lyman Kent
1946 - 2018
Thomas Lyman Kent
1946 - 2018
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BORN
1946
DIED
2018
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Tim Cleeton
July 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss
Maxine Tutor
July 10, 2018
Tom was so full of life. His passing leaves a space in our family that can never be filled. I ll remember his love for Marcia and his daughters, and his courage and decency.
sheila Ellis
July 10, 2018
Marcia and family, I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I can remember my brother Francis looking forward to a visit from him when he was sick. He was so kind to make the trip for him. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sheila Crowley Ellis
July 9, 2018
Please accept condolences from the family of the late Bill Finnie. Bill always talked fondly of his friend Tommy Kent, and it meant a lot to Bill when Tommy visited him when he was ill in 2002, after Bill moved (again) to Florida. Thanks for the lifelong friendship of two SHS pals.
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Teresa Jurgens
July 9, 2018
My daughter was one of his students and FFA members so I was present at many functions and a chaperone on many activities, and to say Mr. Kent was a wonderful teacher, leader, mentor, and friend is such an understatement. To anyone around him, it was utterly apparent as to how much he was liked by students & fellow teachers alike. This world, the Belleview Ag & FFA programs, and the SEYF are all better off because of his involvement. Our condolences to his family as we mourn his loss with you.
Sincerely, Darren, Teresa & Bailie Jurgens
Mike Casey(former Ma resident)
July 9, 2018
Mr. Kent,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade-The Sky Soldiers. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Airborne All The Way!
Meryl Margolies
July 8, 2018
I worked with Tom and was proud to do so. He was taken way too young
Stephanie Prater
July 8, 2018
Mr Kent was alway there no matter what for anyone. He was such an encouraging teacher. If I was having a rough day I knew that as soon as I would walk in his class he would be able to make any bad day go great. He pushed his students to succeed. I have many great memories and alot of laughs. He was not only one of the greatest teachers but an awesome ffa leader. Im so sorry
For the loss to everyone that knew him and especially his family. Thank you for allowing us to get to know and love such a wonderful person he will always be remembered and memories cherished. He loved animals so much and had so much knowledge and he passed that on to his students and im forever greatfull to know such a great person. He will be missed but never forgotten
Your Monster Child #3
July 8, 2018
For those who didn't have the pleasure of knowing him, he was the most wonderful and kind man. He loved all living creatures unconditionally and would never hesitate to help anyone or anything. He is so loved still and will be for many many years to come. I love you and I miss you more than words. You'll always be my hero.
Lynn Moody
July 8, 2018
To one of the best men I knew . We had a lot of good times at North Marion in the ag program and some not so good times. As a parent to Lynnanne I know you had your hands full. We will never forget all you did for our animals. You will be missed. RIP good man. Lynn
Theresa Hensley
July 8, 2018
He was a champion for my two children in FFA. That didn't change after they graduated. When my son, Jordan Hensley, was undergoing chemo/radiation at Shands, he would meet him there to keep him company and give encouragement. Some days he didn't even feel well himself. That was just how Mr Kent was. He loved his kids. I wish his family much comfort and peace. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us and our children. He has had a lifelong impact on more than you can imagine.
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