Roger J. Kent
Shawboro, NC Resident
Roger James Kent, 75, of 114 Etheridge Road, Shawboro, NC died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, NC. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Harry James Kent and the late Mary Agnes Grendysa Kent Kesckes, and was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Melody Ruth Shadd Kent. Mr. Kent was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy as a Chief Radioman. He was a member of the St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. Mr. Kent was an active member of the Virginia Electronics Association for many years. He was the owner of Kent’s TV and Radio repair for thirty-five years. He was a loving husband, son, father and brother and will be dearly missed.
Mr. Kent is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Johnson of Shawboro, NC, Lori Byrd of Moyock, NC, and Karen Jenners of Charles Town, WV; two brothers, Darell Kesckes of Dearborn, MI, and John Kesckes of Dearborn, MI; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 765 Shawboro Road, Shawboro, NC with The Very Rev. Jim Buchholz, V.F. and Rev. Charles Wellons officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Roger’s honor. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Kent family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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