FORT MYERS, FL ~ Richard Kirk Gent, 45 of Fort Myers, FL., formerly of Pekin, passed away at 1:03 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2012.
He was born March 20, 1967 in Pekin to Robert and Susan (Bone) Gent.
Surviving are his mother, Susan Pierman of Washington; one daughter, Ashlyn Gent of Groveland; one son, Christian Gent of Dunlap; one sister, Monica (Bob) Fredericks of Dunlap.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Richard was a bartender for The Bubble on Captiva Island, prior to that he had worked for 15 years on the Par-a-dice River Boat Casino in East Peoria.
A die hard St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan, he loved music, the beach and people. He was a wonderful son, brother, dad and uncle.
His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the service.
Memorial contributions may be given to the children of Richard Gent at C.E.F.C.U. in Peoria.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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