Donald D. Kent, 90, of Urbana, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
Don was born March 8, 1931 in Mingo, Ohio, the son of the late Roy and Hazel (Hildreth) Kent. He graduated from North Lewisburg High School in 1949 where he participated in FFA. During the state competition that year, he awarded the State FFA Farmer. Don was a farmer, retired from International Harvester and for over 30 years, he auctioneered estate sales in the greater Champaign County area. He was active and lived independently to the end.
Don is survived by his son, Dwight (Deborah) Kent; special friend, Joan Zerkle; grandchildren, Kyle (Jackie) Kent and Michael (Alison) Kent; step grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) Tobin, Luke (Courtney) Tobin, Michael (Kristin) Tobin; great grandchildren, Lily Kent and A.J. Kent; step great grandchildren, Weston Tobin, Raegan Tobin, Claire Tobin, Thomas Tobin, Blake Tobin and Nora Tobin and nephew, Richard (Janice) Kent.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Shirley Elleman Kent; brother, Lelan (Ruth Hall) Kent and sister, Maxine (Marvin) Snider.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus OH 43216-6810 or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.