Charles "Chuck" R. Kent age 75 of Orange City passed away surrounded by those he loved on Tuesday December 27 2011. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 31 at Volusia County Baptist Church 261 S. Orange Ave. Orange City followed by an interment at Deland Memorial Gardens. Chuck was born in Bad Axe MI to Earl and Olga Kent. He dedicated his talents to many different professions including; sales mechanics and ministry finally retiring as a carpenter from Aagaard Juergensen General Contractors. Charles devoted his life to the service of Our Lord; Pastored 3 churches: Calvary Baptist and Gospel Light Baptist both in GA and Liberty Independent Baptist in Deland leading people to the Lord witnessing and for the past 12 years telling the gospel story and handing out Bibles as his ministry for VCBC. Chuck was a jovial witty charismatic visionary with an exceptional talent in woodworking and design. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years; Dorothy "Dot" Kent 4 children: Helen (Tyler) Thomas Jeffrey A. Kent Lydia S. Buck and Charles S. (Nadine) Kent 2 brothers Bruce (Dorothy) and John Kent 9 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and his extended church family. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Volusia County Baptist Church or Hospice. Condolences may be shared at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements under direction of Lohman Funeral Home Deland.