Jimmy Dale Kent

March 22, 1949 - September 26, 2020

Jimmy Dale Kent passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas Kent and Minnie Lou Turner Kent, and sibling, Cynthia Diane Alexander. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Bonnie York Kent, and 3 children, Michelle Wilson (Tony), Marcia Horn (Jon), and James “JimBo” Kent (Janet); eight grandchildren; Brent and Rhett Wilson, Kennedy and Tucker Horn, Abbigayle, Hudson, Finnegan, and Lincoln Kent; siblings Marion Jeanette Schreiner, Michael Anthony “Tony” Kent (Carol), Ronald Keith “Ronnie” Kent (Robin), and his beloved canine companion, Bailey. Jimmy was a highly decorated non-commissioned officer in the United States Army. He served with the U.S. Army for 20 years earning many honors and awards including Combat Infantryman Badge, Army of Occupation of Germany Medal, Master Parachutist Badge, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, US Army Gold Recruiter Badge, Good Conduct Medal (6th), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal Silver Star, Vietnam Service Medal Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Upon retirement, Jimmy began a career in the car sales business. He earned many awards in sales and management throughout those 35 years. Jimmy was a lifetime member of the local VFW post 3036. Visitation for Jimmy will be Monday, October 5, 2020 From 12:00-1:00. Memorial services will begin at 1:00 pm at Venture Church Hunt Club Campus: 1900 North 31st Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Heart Association, The American Lung Association or The Salvation Army.