EAST LIVERPOOL - Charles R. "Dick" Kent, 91, of Williams Avenue, died early Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2013, at the Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton.
A lifetime area resident, Dick was born in East Liverpool on Dec. 17, 1921, a son of the late Fred and Helen Glynn Kent.
A 1939 graduate of East Liverpool High School, he went on to serve with the US Army in the European Theatre during WWII where he received five campaign ribbons.
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Following the war, he was employed as a production manager at New Castle Refractories for more than 43 years.
Dick was a lifelong member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church, a member of American Legion Post 121 in Chester and an avid Potters sports fan.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Strobel Kent, whom he married Feb. 14, 1946.
Also surviving is a sister, Dorothy H. Groubert of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a brother, Robert E. Kent of Annadale, Va.
Burial will take place in Riverview Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned at a future date.
View Mr. Kent's memorial website and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com
