Edward Kent Ibsen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Kent Ibsen of Mobile, Alabama, who passed away on November 24, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Preben Ibsen and Ethel Ibsen; his brother Preben Ibsen; and his brothers-in-law, Henry Williams (Cookie) and Darnell Smith.

He is survived by: his children, Randy Smith (Pam), Drake Ibsen (Michelle), Blake Ibsen, Gayle Grabert and Kent Ibsen Jr.; his grandchildren, Marcie Grabert, Ken Ibsen and Ann Johnson; his sister-in-law Gloria Williams; his grandchildren, Justin Smith (Ashley), Rick Newsome (Brittany), Tyler Smith, Cole Ibsen (Karstin) and Lennon Ibsen; and his great grandchildren, Lane Smith, Railey Smith, Alaina Smith, Jaime Lynn Smith, Oakley Newsome, Jonathan Bodiford and Reed Newsome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a mission near and dear to Kent's heart and one he faithfully supported.