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Kent Biel Obituary
He is survived by Dr. Shirley Reed, his wife of 17 years; son Colin Biel of Dallas; son Carter Biel and his wife Gina of McAllen/Edinburg; granddaughter Ashlynn Elliff and her husband Christopher; cousin William Biel who was like a son to Kent, and William's wife Sherri and their two sons Sam and John.
Marlene Biel, loving wife and mother of Colin and Carter, preceded Kent in death in 1993.
Kent was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, the proud son of John G. and Marion Biel and graduated from Indiana University.
Kent was a charter member of Cimarron Country Club, and loved tennis, golf, and traveling. He was a "car guy" and loved Corvettes and American muscle cars. He established the Kent Biel Buick, Pontiac, and GMC auto dealership in McAllen in 1977. Kent will always be remembered as "Mr. Low Overhead" and for his commercials featuring his granddaughter Ashlynn.
He was a kind, honest, and loving man.
The family extends a heartfelt "thank you" to his devoted caregivers - Maria Cox and Nina Garza - for their loyal and loving care of Kent. A special "thank you" is extended to the doctors and nursing staff at Doctors' Hospital at Renaissance and Amara Hospice for their first-class compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be considered for the Kent Biel Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund at South Texas College. Gifts may be made online at www.southtexascollege.edu/KentBiel, and further information can be requested from Andrew Fish at (956) 872-3555.
One "Last Round" with Kent will be held at Cimarron Country Club to celebrate his life. Join Kent's family and friends on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 4 pm - 6 pm.
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Veronica Gonzales
August 2, 2018
Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Kent was a wonderful man and will be missed. Veronica Gonzales and Rick Villarreal
Mike Villarreal
August 2, 2018
To his family we extend our most deepest condolences. Shirley, I recall when you first came to McAllen, you came to see me about financing a home for you. I bought several cars from Kent over the years, he was an honest and honorable man. May God bless his family during this time of loss and sorrow. May he rest in peace.
Yoli Orozco
August 1, 2018
I was Dr. Reed's assistant for 20 years before retiring in 2017. Mr. Biel and I spoke often and he would always say hi Yoli, this is Mr. President. I am heartbroken to learn he has passed away. My last memory of him is when he stopped by the campus to drop off something for Dr. Reed and he was smiling as he sat patiently waiting in his beautiful, eye-catching sports car. He was such a charismatic, kind, caring man and he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with him, my dear Dr. Reed, and to his family. Rest In Peace, Mr. President, and thank you for your friendship. With heartfelt sympathy
Brenda Cole
August 1, 2018
Dr. Reed, I am so sorry to learn of Kent's departure from this earth. It seems all too soon. Although I never really knew him personally, I felt like I did because he was part of you. My heart has been and will be with you during the days ahead. My deepest condolences, Brenda Cole
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Armando Garza
August 1, 2018
It's terrible to hear about your loss and I expressly sincere sympathy to you an your family.
Lauro Guerra
August 1, 2018
Sorry for your loss Carter, you and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Janet Vackar
August 1, 2018
Kent was a great businessman and a true gentleman. He always greeeted us with a huge smile and kind words of encouragement. You will be missed. Prayers for his sweet family!❤
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