of Comfort, TX
December 23, 1946 - July 7, 2025
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Kent is survived by his wife of 57 years, Agnes Rose Burgess; his children, Jennifer Hammock and Gwen Throckmorton; his grandchildren, Tess Thomas, Luke Hammock, Jack Hammock, Thomas Throckmorton and Turner Throckmorton; brother-in-law, James Lawless; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Annette Burgess, as well as his sisters, Barbara Lawless and Michelle Yedlicka.
Kent was born on December 23, 1946, in New York City. He married his college sweetheart, Agnes on May 25, 1968 and graduated from Marshall University in 1970. Kent proceeded to officer training with the US Army, reaching the rank of First Lieutenant. Following his time in the military he worked with General Electric, Executone, Telematic, Vodavi, Main Steet & Main Inc. and World Access.
Kent was a lifelong learner with a photographic memory. His hobbies included surfing, water skiing, collecting cars, motorcycling, snow skiing, traveling, scuba diving, raising Barbados sheep, woodworking, collecting guns and restoring World War II vehicles. He used both his business and his handyman skills serving various Catholic parishes. Kent traveled all over the US as well as Mexico, Australia, the Caymans, Fiji, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, Canada and England.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, TX on August 2nd, 2025 at 10 am to remember Kent. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org or www.Petersonhealth.com/services (attn: Hospice).
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Margaret Morries
Comfort, TX
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
I was so sorry to learn of Kent's passing. He was a special guy. He helped me many times at the archives. I'll always remember my last visit with him. My husband and I were at the the clinic on Hwy. 87 for Curtis' physical therapy session. His exercise was to walk the grounds and we walked past your front porch. Kent called out to me, so I went on the porch and we had a great visit while Curtis and the therapist were continuing their walk.
Aggie, I have been keeping you, in my thoughts and prayers and wish that I had been able to attend the gathering last Saturday at Grimes.
Nat & Sherry Matter
Waring, TX
Friday, August 1, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Fleming
Danville, IL
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Aggie, Jen, and Gwen I am sorry for your loss!
Kent was a good man and a lot of fun.
I'll never forget when you guys lived next door.
Mary
Don and Pat Irvine
Winter Garden, FL
Sunday, July 20, 2025
We are saddened with word of Kent’s passing. We have known Kent and Aggie since they lived in Florida with United Tel. Kent was Don’s boss and mentor at United Tel and we followed him to Arizona at Vodavi. We give Kent credit to his leadership, guidance, and friendship over the years. Our boys Will and Rick always thought of Kent in the highest regards. Will remembers his first ride in the red Porsche. Kent left his mark on all who knew him and his legacy will live on. RIP in Gods glory dear friend