Sept. 5, 1950 – Dec. 2, 2019
Larry Max Kent, 69, of Sweet Home died Dec. 2, 2019.
He was born Sept. 5, 1950 in Lebanon to Harold Max and Sheila Jean (Bailey) Kent.
He grew up in Sweet Home, moving to Gates for a short time in his 20s, only to return to Sweet Home, which he loved.
Mr. Kent worked in the timber industry most of his adult life, driving log truck and, in his later years, a tow truck.
His cat Newby was his greatest joy, but he also loved playing cards with family and friends.
Mr. Kent is survived by his mother Sheila Kent of Sweet Home; son Shawn and daughter-in-law Cory Kent of Dallas; sisters Jan Collins of Bend and Sandra Allen of Carrollton, Texas; and brother Duane Kent of Sweet Home; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly; and his special “angel” Helen of Sweet Home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Max Kent, in 2005; and brothers: Gary (2003) and Raymond (2014).
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com