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Nov 17th, 1946 - Mar 31st, 2016Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Xenia United Methodist Church
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Xenia United Methodist Church and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the church
Interment: Campground Cemetery, Xenia, with military honors
Kent Hoard, age 69, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home in Xenia.
Kent was born November 17, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Kenneth Kenton and Belva Odessa (Williams) Hoard. He was united in marriage to Sherry Burt on October 20, 1979. Kent was a Fire Control Technician while serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965-69 where he was stationed in Europe, and later was part of the Reserves and an assignment with the Seabees and Construction Battalion. He later was employed as a skilled trade carpenter. Kent enjoyed tent camping with family, traveling, and was a dedicated fan of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. He was an involved member of Xenia United Methodist Church, and held memberships in the the Flora Elks Lodge, and American Legion. Kent was not hesitant to express that he loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife: Sherry Hoard; children: Robby Breeze (Vanessa) of Evansville, Indiana, Erica Walden (John) of Flora, and Ariane Souder (Mike) of Xenia; 11 grandchildren: Amanda Breeze, Whitney, Colton, and Rylie Westerfield, Clayton, Emma and Carder Walden, and Andrew, Abigail, Kinley and Keeley Souder; 2 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Gary Burt (Jan) of San Diego, California; beloved Maltipoo “Lilly”; along with several nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service for Kent Hoard will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Xenia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob McNeely officiating. Interment will follow in Campground Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Xenia United Methodist Church and also from 1p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorial donations be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or a fund to assist with future family care expenses and these will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Kent was such a sweetheart and my best "girls" husband. May he rest in peace and prayers for his children. He loved them all dearly.
Erica, I am so sorry for you and your family. I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks to come.
So sorry for your loss, prayers of comfort for the entire family.
Such a fine man, NEVER an unkind word....RIP my friend.
Kent was a very good friend. We worked together off and on through the years and had a lot of fun. It was always a treat to visit Kent and Sherry. My heart goes out to all the family,thoughts and prayers included. I am very saddened and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. my friend you truly earned it.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Remembering your family in prayer.
SURE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ROBBIE HAS TOLD ME HOW MUCH KENT MEANT TO HIM AND ALL OF YOU,KATHY AND I WILL HAVE ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS
Sherry and Family: Please know our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the days to come as you celebrate the special memories each of you will share with one another.
Sorry for the your loss, Kent will be greatly missed, he always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Prayers for all the family.
So sorry to hear about Kent. Our thoughts are with your family.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
He was a amazing guy and neighbor, sure gonna miss him, prayers to Ariane, Erica and the rest of the family during this tough time
Thoughts are prayers to the family.
We are so sad to hear of Kents passing. He was a good man and we will miss him alot. Prayers for the whole family.
Saddened by the loss.God grant all the family peace knowing kent is with his Lord..God bless you all..
Worked with Kent at Farm Credit in Louisville, he was good man. May the Lord be with you and your family in your time of sorrow
Many happy memories of Kent,Sherry ,Ericka and Ariane. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are being sent and thoughts are with the family.
Our deepest sympathies to Kent's family and friends.
Glad u went peacefully to heaven at home. Love to all of u Liinda Chadwell
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
there is a good man rest in peace kent. prayers to the family.god be with u all thought this.
Goodbye Kent, cherished cousin. Prayers of comfort to all the family.
Condolences to the family of Kent Hoard. Sorry for your loss.
Sherry, Erica, Ariane and Robby, and families. We are saddened at the passing of Kent. He was one of the sweetest men, great husband and father, and grandfather we knew. He will be missed, but know he isn't sufering anymore! Love you all.
An empty place has been left at the table at Golden Circle. We will miss Kent's sense of humor and happy demeanor even on the "not so good" days. Please know that our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult weekend and in the days to come.
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time.
So sorry for your loss!
We are so saddened and sorry. Kent was a truly great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are going to all of you.
So very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sorry for your loss.
Sherry I (Rich) was sorry to hear of Kent's passing. May God give you peace through this difficult time.
Thinking of you Sherry and your family on your loss. And a loss of one of the Xenia friends I grew up with.
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