Lee Roy Kent, son of Homer and Mary Kent, was born on December 30, 1949, in Gideon MO and departed this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his home in Dexter, MO.

Lee was of the Pentecostal faith and attended First Pentecostal Church in Dexter, MO. He was a high school graduate and owner of Gospel Hits Music Company. His greatest accomplishment was writing “Sounds of the City” performed by the Inspirations.

Lee was a man who valued his family and close friends. He enjoyed his Hamm Radio Organization and enjoyed being a volunteer for the Stoddard County EMS.

Lee is survived by his mother, Mary Kent of Dexter; one sister, Pat Rodgers of Dexter; three nieces: Heather Hairston & husband Logan of Dexter, Candice Burleson & husband James of Malden, and Kristina Stone of Sikeston; one nephew, Jack Schmerber of Dexter; several great nieces: Sierra Green, Hallie Skelton, Kaylar Tidwell, several great nephews: Devon Green, DJ Jones, Wyatt Smelt, Prestyn Tidwell, Jayce Tidwell, Deklyn Hairston, James Hairston, Bentley Slayton, and Christian Arment, a great, great niece: Maleigha Green, and two great great nephews: Kamber and Kaison Green; several cousins and his best friend, Shannon McGowan, whom he loved dearly.

Lee was proceeded in death by his father, Homer Kent and his brother-in-law, Thomas Rodgers.

Services for Lee Roy were held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden MO. Family gathered at 10am, with friends arriving at 11am. Funeral followed at 1pm with Brother Jeff Wells and Brother Donnie Fowler officiating. Graveside service followed at the Clarkton Missouri cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contact Jackson Florist in Dexter, MO.