Richard John Kent, age 56, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away, Thursday, February 2, 2023 in South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Richard was born December 24, 1966 in Lorain, Ohio to Eileen Marie Beavan Kent and Robert John Kent. Richard worked in the restaurant industry as a manager with Waffle House. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Kent.
In addition to his parents; survivors include his children: Joseph Kent, Matthew Kent and Zachary Kent all of Kentucky; a sister, Victoria Ann Honeycutt and husband Tony, and a brother Michael Thomas Kent all of Valdosta, Georgia; beloved fur baby, Riley, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock am, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta Chapel, 3831 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, Georgia, 31602. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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. The Richard John Kent family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.