Jacent Otto Cordova

Visitation will be at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 US Hwy 277 South, Abilene Texas 79606 on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:00 pm followed by a graveside service to be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W Lake Rd, Abilene TX 79601

Jacent was born on May 15, 1982 in Michigan City, Indiana to Otto A. and Loretta J (Williams) Cordova.

He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Kristi Kent on July 5, 2002 in Abilene, TX. He and Kristi had four children, Madyson, Jacent Jr., Aleina and William residing at home, all surviving.

Being raised in Abilene from the age of 2, he graduated from Abilene High School in 2000. He enlisted in the US ARMY, 2001 beginning his military career, with assignment to Fort Hood TX with Bravo Company 2/7 CAV, 1st Cavalry Division, Infantry. During this time, he was deployed to fight for Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2004-2005. He re-enlisted and graduated from Helicopter Maintenance School in Virginia, 2006 and was then assigned to Fort Campbell, KY with the 2/17 CAV, 101st Airborne as a OH-58D (Kiowa Helicopter) mechanic. He resided in Bumpus Mills, TN at that time. Again, he was deployed to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, 2008-2009. Upon separation from the Army, he returned to Abilene where he went to work in 2011 with the Technology Dept at AISD, until August of 2020, at which time he left and joined the team at Control Technologies (Con-Tech) where he was employed at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank & Shirley Williams of Michigan City, IN-Bumpus Mills, TN. His paternal grandparents, Rafael & Inocenta Cordova of Guatemala. Mother-in-law Patti Williams of Clyde. Aunts Donna Williams, Uvaldina and Selma Cordova and cousin, Frank E Williams.

He is survived by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Adrienne (Cordova) & Anthony Elliott, nephew and nieces JaiMalee Cordova, Jaiden and KaiLeigh Elliott of Abilene; Sister, Macaela Cordova, of Abilene. Also sister, Sheny (Ricardo) Rodriguez, niece Izzy and nephew Ricky of CT, nieces and nephew Destiny, Heather, Becca, Shannon and Ashton. Father-in-law, Joe Williams of Clyde.

He is also survived by his Aunts, Tia Colleen (Chuck) Hopper of IN, Evelia (Lionel) Barrios of AZ and Elida and husband of Puebla Mexico and his Uncles, Tio Wilfido (Zuly) Cordova of Abilene, Hilde (Flor) & Bona (Mabel) Cordova of Guatemala, and Waldemar Cordova of NJ and Melvin Williams of IN. Great-Uncle, Lloyd Murphy of TN, as well as numerous cousins and friends all around the US and Guatemala.

His love and commitment to his family was steadfast and unwavering. He was a proud American Soldier that loved his country standing for and flying his American Flag. He was a faithful Christian, attending and serving as a van driver and security for his church family at North Side Baptist. He had a love of cars especially his Mustang and Ford 4x4 Pick-up, Chickens and auctions. He liked being off the beaten path, driving through the back woods and out of way places with a great sense of direction just like his Grandma, he never got lost. He was our family go-to computer technician, fixing what we broke, always shaking his head at our inability to understand anything more than the basic computer skills. He was always willing to lend that helping hand to anyone in need. His co-workers were family and lifelong friends everywhere he worked. His smile, laugh and kindness will always be missed and remembered. No one will ever be able to fill his shoes. He was very much LOVED and TREASURED, and his passing has left many broken hearts that will never mend. FOREVER & ALWAYS……

Pallbearers will be Anthony and Jaiden Elliott, Johnny Ballard, Patrick Shupe, Alejandro Quiñonez, and Francisco Valerio Esparza.