Dateline: Ballston Lake, NY
Earl F. Kent Jr., of Ballston Lake, died on May 15, 2021. Mr. Kent was born on July 10, 1925 in Albany. He was the son of Earl F. and Mary Bickerman Kent. He was educated at Roessleville High School, Siena College, Albany Business College, and Russel Sage College. Mr. Kent was a veteran of World War II having served in the European, Asiatic-Pacific and American theaters of operation. Mr. Kent receive the Good Conduct Medal, The American Campaign Medal, and the WW 2 Victory Medal. Mr. Kent retired in 1983 after 36 years of service with the NYS Government. He began his state service with 7 years in the Department of Labor, 8 years in the Governors Office under Governors W. Averril Harriman and Nelson Rockefeller and retired from the Office of General Services as the Director of Administration. Mr. Kent served as the President of the Board of Governors at Pinehaven Country Club. Mr. Kent loved to play golf and was proud of his five holes in one’s. At the age of 80, he proudly shot his age. He had also served on the Board of the Albany YMCA, was a member of The Albany Musicians Union for many years and was a charter member of the BPOE #2466 Clifton Park Elks. He was also a member of the Mohawk Post of the American Legion #1450, The Federation of the Manufactured Homeowners and the Association of Retired Public Employees.
Mr. Kent served as President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Village Glen Homeowners Association in Melbourne, Florida and was active in the statewide Federation of Manufactured Homeowners Association in Florida. He also enjoyed music and served as the leader of the “Earl Kent Kwintet” and “Earl Kent Big Band” for over 40 years.
Mr. Kent is survived by his wife and best friend for over 72 years, the former Eleanor Gloria Podeswa Kent and two sons and two daughters, Earl F. Kent III of Malta and David L. Kent (Erlene) of Clifton Park, Deborah A. Hickok (Jeff) of Colonie, and Daphne M. Jameson (Gerardus) of Burnt Hills. He also has 10 grandchildren, Aaron Kent, Sarah Gemerek (Sean), Katie Ohms, Jamie Hickok (Brian), Ben Hickok (Pam), Raymond Hickok (Jess), Nicholas Hickok (Andria), Samantha Jameson (Mike), Lindsey Jameson, and Alexander Jameson and 8 great-grandchildren Anita Ohms, Hayden and Shaina Gemerek, Brenden and Ryleigh Lamphere, Cody and Roman Hickok, and Mason Matrese.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake NY. Please note, occupancy limits, social distancing and masks will be required.
All are welcome to attend the Committal Service with military honors on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 12:30pm in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Please gather at main gate at 12:15pm. Those not in attendance can view via livestream at Earl’s Book of Memories on the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home website.
Following the Funeral Service, the family cordially invites you to gather with them for a luncheon at Earl and Eleanore's Home, 32 Ashley Dr., Ballston Lake - off of exit 10 of the Northway.
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