Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Kent, age 82, of Silver Creek, Georgia, sadly passed away on September 28, 2025, at a local hospital.
Jim was born in Lindale, Georgia on December 8, 1942, and was the son of the late A.J. Kent and Bertha Byrd Kent. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Kent (formerly Keith); his son, Stephen Kent; and his stepson, David Moates.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Kent; his children, Mike Kent of Austin, Texas, Dave Kent (Sunny), of Waterford, Michigan, and Debbie Coglio (Al), of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania; his stepchildren, Tina Holder (Steve) of Rockmart, Georgia and H. Alan Moates of Taylorsville, Georgia; his grandchildren, Meghan Wilkins and Matthew Coglio; his step grandchildren, Shane Holder (Carissa), Jessica Kittle (Brian), and Allie Moates; his step great-grandsons, Colton Brown and Harrison Holder; his brother, Chris Kent (Cheryl); his beloved pets, Josie and Annie.
Jim retired after many years of service at G.M. working as a bridge crane operator. He was a devout man who loved God and loved his church family. He enjoyed gospel music, and in his younger years, loved riding motorcycles. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held for Jim on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. at Aragon Cemetery with pastor Michael Holt officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Dave Kent, Al Coglio, H. Alan Moates, Steve Holder, Jimmy Farrer, and Eric Willoughby. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Billy Greeson, Ronnie Spann, Bob Ingram, Alfred Brumbelow, and Dewayne Scoggins.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Silver Creek Methodist Church in honor of Jim.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, is proud to serve the family of Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Kent.
