Richard David Kent

Richard David Kent 75, formerly of Manchester, MD and Thomaston, GA. passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Kent was born in Thomaston GA on April 28, 1945 to Roy Albert Kent and Georgia Belle Lively Kent.

Mr. Kent graduated in 1963 from Robert E. Lee Institute in Thomaston, Ga.  Mr. Kent went into the United States Marines Corp right out of high school in September 1963. He served during the Vietnam Era. He was assigned to the NSA in Fort Meade Maryland as a Sergeant for the USMC.  He retired from the Carroll County School System working at Gateway School. He also was a 30 year member of the Spaulding Golf Club.

At the time of his passing, Mr. Kent was survived by his wife of 46 years Mrs. Donna Kent of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Manchester, MD, who recently passed on November 10, 2020.  He is survived by daughters: Wendi and husband Chris Nichols of Myrtle Beach and Vickie and husband Jeff Beard of Manchester MD, 5 grandchildren: Aimee Nichols and friend Nick Vandelinder of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kristina and husband Troy Maffei of Hampstead MD, Joshua and wife Kaitlyn Nichols of Beulaville, NC, Karli and Kelsi Beard both of Manchester, MD, 5 great grandchildren: Enzo, Jayden, Adalee and Alicia and soon to arrive this fall new baby girl Maffei, his dog and special companion: Lady, and a very special caretaker Michael Holloway of Conway SC.

Mr. Kent is predeceased by his parents, his daughter: Amanda G. Kent, and a sister: Anne Holland.

A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice of Myrtle Beach Brittany, Ellie and Pricilla.

The family will have a graveside service for both Donna and Richard at New Lutheran Cemetery on December 13, 2020 at 11 AM.