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William Paul Kent
Marion � William Paul Kent, 80, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at 3:10 A.M. in Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin.
Paul was born September 10, 1924 to Fay Foster & Verna (Cummings) Kent in Williamson County. He married Orma Elizabeth Inman on July 13, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2004.
Paul was a hard rock miner in Arizona. He served his county during WWII in the U.S. Army. He was member of the 509 Paratroopers, who dropped on the German line; Paul was one of 70 who survived from 500 troopers. He received a Purple Heart, served in the European Theater, in Italy, Germany and France.
Paul is survived by:
Son � George Kent of Prescott, AZ
Daughter � Connie Daniels of Nevada
Daughter-in-law � Cornelia Kent of Prescott, AZ
Three Grandchildren
Three Great Grandchildren
Brother � Charles Kent of Mt. Vernon
Sisters:
Dorothy Fehr of Baltimore, Maryland
Doris Mae Webb of Johnston City
Kathryn Sue Donaldson of St. Louis, MO
Preceded by: Parents, Wife � Orma, Son � Dwight Kent, Granddaughter � Kimberly Daniels, Brothers � Jackie Kent, Clyde Kent, Forrest Kent and Sisters � Alfreda Kent, Mildred Bearden, Vita Emery and Dorcas Ann Moore.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Lake Creek Cemetery with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
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