Dean as he was known by family and friends, was born January 4, 1965, in Craig, Colorado, to Larry Lee and Dotsie Arlene Kent.
Dean graduated from Rangely High School in 1984. After graduation, Dean served in the Army from 1984 to 1990, and was honorably discharged.
Dean enjoyed spending time in the outdoors while hunting, fishing, and camping with his family.
He is survived by his mother, Dotsie Arlene Kent; his sister, Linda Hayes; his brothers, David (April) Kent, Douglas (Becca) Kent; and sister, Jennifer Kent. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry L. Kent.
A committal service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado.
A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00 pm at New Covenant Baptist Church, 3196 F Road, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Friends and family can leave their condolences at: www.MartinMortuary.com