James Marvin Kent

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Marvin Kent Sr., age 86 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, September 26, 2021.  Mr. Kent was born in Maysville, Georgia a son of the late Hoke Smith Kent and the late Mattie Tate Kent.  Mr. Kent was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was retired from Sears, an avid gardener, talented woodworker, and enjoyed raising various species of Fowl. Mr. Kent was a member of Unity Christian Church.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Kent is preceded by the mother of his children, Jimmie Anderson Kent, brothers, Raymond and Thomas Edgar Kent and a step-son, Tim Densmore.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Densmore Kent of Pendergrass, two sons, Mark Kent (Kelley) of Maysville, Jim Kent (Jenny) of Maysville. Two grandchildren, Isaac and Hannah Kent.  Brother, Shelton Kent of Gainesville, three sisters, Reba Dale of Maysville, Irene Lance of Jefferson and Laraine Wilson of Commerce.  Stepsons, Daniel Densmore(Debra) Steve Densmore (Karen), Joey Densmore (Shelena) and step daughter in law, Carrie Densmore and a number of step grand and step great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2021 from the Unity Christian Church Cemetery with Minister Daniel Browning officiating.  The family will receive friends at the graveside.

A memorial service will be held at a later date when the Covid-19 Pandemic has subsided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Unity Christian Church, 70 Unity Church Circle, Maysville, Georgia. 30558.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.

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