Thomas Marklin Kent Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Marklin Kent of Portales, New Mexico, born in Sweetwater, Texas, who passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Marklin Kent to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alton and Mary; his sisters, Sherry and Sally; and his former wife Kathryn Powers.
He is survived by: his children, Karen Diane Kent of Amarillo, Thomas Marklin "Mark" Kent, Jr., Mark (Jerri Kent) and Kristie (Michael Terry); his stepchildren, Mike, Annie Burgin of Aztec, NM, Derrell, Nichole Burgin of Edgewood, NM, LeeAnne, Dan McNally of Anna and Sherry Sanders (Argyle) of Spokane, WA.; and his grandchildren, Tim Wyatt, Janelle Hardie (Josh), Jena Dornan (Brian), Teegan, Braden and Micah Terry.