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Kent Robert Burgess, a businessman and resident of Comfort, TX, passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 78.
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).
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).