William Morris Kent

Date of Death: December 13, 2009

William Morris Kent, Sr.

William Morris Kent, Sr., age 80, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Winchester, Virginia.

Mr. Kent was born in 1929 in Milan, Italy, the son of the late Paul Ernst and Beatrice Kent. He was of the Catholic faith. He was employed at the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C., retiring in 1978 after 28 years of service. He served during World War II in the United States Army Military Police stationed in Osaka, Japan. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal – Japan. Mr. Kent was a member of the Association of Retired Intelligence Officers, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, member of the American Legion and VFW in Winchester, Virginia, and North and South Carolina.

Mr. Kent married Dorothy Bernadette Martin on May 17, 1952 in New York, NY.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Karen Kent Tlumach and husband Mac, of Frederick County, Virginia; two sons, William “Bill” Kent, Jr. and wife Judy, of Locust Grove, Virginia, and Paul Edward Kent and wife Pilar, of Fairfax Station,Virginia; two grandchildren, Ryan Christopher Kent of Richmond, Virginia, and Marie-Claire R. Kent of Fairfax Station, Virginia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Winchester, Virginia, with Father Michael Dobbins officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be Bill Kent, Jr., Paul Kent, Ryan Kent, and Mac Tlumach.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Friday evening at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

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William Morris Kent, Sr. William Morris Kent, Sr., age 80, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Winchester, Virginia. Mr. Kent was born in 1929 in Milan, Italy, the son of the late Paul Ernst and Beatrice Kent. He was of the Catholic faith. He was employed at the Central IntelligenceContinue Reading

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I was fortunate to be in the same High School graduating class with Bill's middle son, Paul, and became friends with both Paul and Karen throughout our early college years. Aside from sharing a bond with his children it appears Bill and I shared the same birthdate. I can tell you from first hand experience that having a birthday around Mother's Day helps reinforce the concept and keeps the ego in check. John Hope Redmond, WA

I also went to the same high school and was friends with all three of the Kent sibs. Very fond memories and wish all the best in this time of sorrow. Billy, Paul and Karen, be well. Mike Jones Houston TX

I too went to high school with Karen and we remain best friends even today. My condolences go out to all of the family during this time. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bob Barkhau

In honor of William Morris Kent, Karen Kent Tlumach lit a candle.

He called my Mom one day. Seems Paul and Billy had been reading the Herndon Tribune and, because of a typo in an article, had decided to take up careers in pubic administration.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

In honor of William Morris Kent, Karen Kent Tlumach lit a candle.

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