Gaylord Gerald Largent

Memorial Services celebrating his life will be held on January 14th at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home with Dr. John Whitten officiating and military honors rendered by the military honor Guard.

Gay was born on April 28, 1928 in Quitaque, Texas. He was the oldest child of late Noah Chester Largent and Bertha Mae (Cridlebaugh) Largent. He grew up in the small mountain town of Paonia, Colorado where he was the Salutatorian of his graduating class. Gay joined the United States Navy and served faithfully until being honorably discharged and continuing his service in the United States Marines. Gay’s natural brilliance and military training made him a great candidate to begin his career as an Aerospace Engineer. His work moved him to Guam where he met Karen who he eventually married on June 10, 1978 in California. Their marriage did not just join their lives but was also the joining of two families. He lived and visited many countries around the world during his career while working for Ford Aerospace and IBM. After he retired, he then followed Karen’s work around the world. They eventually settled in Abilene, TX. Gay was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. He was also a former member of the Lions Club. He will be remembered for his upbeat personality, great sense of humor, unforgettable smile, piercing blue eyes and the many stories he loved to share of his life experiences. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Gaylale Largent, all his siblings, Kenneth Largent, James Largent, Zelma Nielsen, Willa “Billie” Huff, and Virginia Lee Largent.

He leaves precious memories with his wife, Karen J. Largent; his children, Trudi Mitchell and her husband Stan, John Mitchell and his wife Lynn, and Kimberly Febus and her husband Alan; grandchildren, Alicia Zalanka, Alexis Milam, Peyton Febus, and Brooklyn Febus; great-granddaughter, Savannah Zalanka; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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