Clyde K. Gent Sr.

Clyde K. Gent Sr. of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away on November 11, 2024 at Chester County Hospital. He was 89 years old.

Born in Tazewell, Virginia on January 12, 1935, he was the son of Gypsy and Grady Gent and the brother of Claude, Eugene, Daniel, Georgia, Evelyn, Barbara, and Bonnie.

Clyde enlisted in the United States Army from Johnson City, Tennessee. He served for over a decade during and after World War II, where he was a decorated sharpshooter and heavy truck driver in the Fifteenth Transportation Company, and he received his GED.

After his service in the Army, Clyde moved to Chester County, Pennsylvania where he continued his education. He earned a business degree and frequent dean’s list recognition from Goldey Beacom College and was certified for operation of the backhoe-front end loader and dump truck. Clyde worked at the NVF Company of Kennett Square for over 30 years where he was a Setup Operator and Diesetter, and later moved to be in the Shipping and Receiving Department from where he later retired. Clyde was also a Past Commander at the Kennett VFW Post 5467.

After retiring, Clyde moved to Mountain City, Tennessee where he worked a part time job at a pizza shop and served as an Honor Guard for many other veterans.

Clyde was a proud member of the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church where he was an active musician in the church’s ensemble, playing harmonica and singing at services.

Clyde loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a proud father to his son Clyde K. Gent Jr. and his wife Michelle Gent, stepfather to Ron Eichelberger and John Eichelberger, grandfather to Megan, Tyler, and Jacob, and brother to Barbara Caldwell.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 19, from 10:00AM to 11:00am at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State St, Kennett Square 19348, followed by a service at 11:00am. Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Clyde’s name to the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. 

“There will be a gathering following the cemetery at the Kennett Square VFW for food and drinks.” 

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.

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