Gregory Philip Kent, 74 of Middleburg, Florida passed away on September 15, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 29, 1950 to the late Pearl Louise (Norris) and Thomas Haggard Kent of Akron, Ohio. After high school Gregory joined the United States Navy and proudly began a lifetime of public service. The Kent family settled in Florida after their last station in Puerto Rico to Cecil Field where he retired from the service. Gregory was enlisted for 22 years where he instilled in his children the meaning of humbling serving your fellow brother. After retirement, Gregory began another career and was a security guard at Moose Haven for over 10 years. In his spare time, Gregory enjoyed playing pool and hunting with his family. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church for 20 years. Gregory is preceded in death by his sister Pamela Gindlesberger. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years Alice (Haught) Kent, children Kimberly Dietrich (Kurt) and Christopher Kent (Angela Morris), grandchildren; Hilary Blodgett and Devin Allen (Alexis), great grandchildren; Ryder Verrill and Elianor Verrill, siblings Thomas Kent Jr. (Betty Faye), John Kent (Phyllis) and Michelle Kent, and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Gregory will be remembered for his love of God, family, and country.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church located at 1532 Long Bay, Middleburg, Florida 32068. Family will receive guest from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, Florida 32068.
