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H.P. Gent

November 21, 1925 - May 4, 2009
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Wednesday 5/6, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

H. P. Gent, 83, of Big Spring, died on Monday, May 4, 2009, in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Doug Shelley, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. He was born on November 21, 1925, in Vernon, Texas and married Vera Briscoe on September 14, 1964 in Big Spring, Texas. She preceded him in death on January 17, 1990. H.P. came to Big Spring in 1928 with his family. He had worked for Union Pacific for 41 years as a conductor/brakeman. He enjoyed golfing and was a Baptist. He was a member of the VFW and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Donna Gent of Corsicana; three granddaughters, Sherri Kelly of Big Spring, Sarah Gent and Sadie Gent both of Corsicana; 2 great grandchildren; one brother, Bill Gent of Big Spring and one sister, Margie Coleman of Lindale. He was also preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. The family suggests memorials be made to Crossroads Hospice, P.O. Box 587 Big Spring, Texas 79721. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Wednesday 5/6, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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H. P. Gent, 83, of Big Spring, died on Monday, May 4, 2009, in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Doug Shelley, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. HeContinue Reading

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Mrs. Sandi Watkins left a message on May 6, 2009:
Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. Revelations 21: 4 tell us of a time when all the troubles that cause tears, will be no more. This is indeed a wonderful hope Please take care of yourselves. Sincerely Mrs. Watkins
James Kevin Buhrkuhl left a message on May 5, 2009:
The Buhrkuhl family is saddened by your loss. We wish that all will be well and know that God will take care of everything.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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