James V. Kent

James “Jim” V. Kent, age 85, formerly of Hoyt, KS passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home in Topeka.  Jim was born August 9, 1935 in Garnett, Kansas the youngest son born to Curtis and Ruby (Wilson) Kent.  Jim graduated from Garnett High School in 1955. Jim served in the U.S. Army, stationed in France. He married Barbara Beasley February 15, 1959 in Topeka.  Jim worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber for over 37 years.  Jim was a coach of all sports and taught Cub Scouts for several years in the Hoyt area.  He was a member of the Hoyt Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon.  He enjoyed spending time with his family playing cards.  He also enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Jim was preceded in death by an infant sister, Bonnie; a granddaughter, Grace Shinkle; a son-in-law, Michael Shinkle November 27, 2020; siblings, Homer (Phyllis) Kent, Roannah (Mac) McDonald, Helen (Joe) Folk, Ruth (Brownie) Brown, Nina (John) Brown, Mary Jean (Jay) Adams, George Kent and Jerry Kent.  Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of over 61 years; two sons, Raymond (Janelle) Kent and James “Kevin” (Patti) Kent of Topeka; a daughter, Kimberly Shinkle of Hoyt; a brother, Charles (Aubra Ann) Kent of Webb City, KS; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Kent of Garnett and Rosalie Kent of Overbrook; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoyt Cemetery.  The services will be live-streamed at the Davidson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook page. Jim will lie in state Monday from noon – 5:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoyt Baptist Church and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.  davidsonfuneral.com.