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Kent Douglas Kirby, Age: 65

Kent Douglas Kirby, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. Kent was born in Kansas City, MO to Dorsey and Lavonna Kirby on February 21, 1960.

 

He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School (1978) and received his B.S. in Math/Computer Science from Southern Nazarene University (1982) and his M.B.A from Rockhurst University- Kansas City, Missouri (1990). Kent was most recently employed at The Federal Reserve of Kansas City for the past 7 years.

 

Kent was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ attending Lenexa Central Church of the Nazarene all his life. Kent enjoyed fishing, playing golf, teaching Sunday school, barbecuing, and hanging out with and playing board games with his family. He was a quiet and content man who loved the Lord and was richly blessed by his family and friends.

 

He is preceded in death by his son, Kyle Michel Kirby and his father, Dorsey Kirby.

 

Kent is survived by Lavonna Kirby (mother), Debbie Kirby (wife), Hannah (daughter) & Tyler Underdown (son-in-law) and grandsons, Austin & Camden, Rachel (daughter) and Mike Walczuk (son-in-law), Linda (sister) & Roger Alexander (brother-in-law) and a loving extended family.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24,2025 at Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, KS.

 

If you would like to make a donation in Kent’s honor to Central Church of the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or Head for the Cure, please contact Debbie Kirby.
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Memorial Service
Location:
Central Church of the Nazarene
Address:
12600 W 87th St Pkwy
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date of Service:
May 24, 2025
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Condolences

Clark Armstrong May 20, 2025

Friend ,Marshall ,Missouri

I liked Kent. He was a good man through and through. “Quiet and content” was such an apt description. He will be missed by all who knew him. Be assured of our love and prayers! Clark and Connie Armstrong

Roxanne Jones May 20, 2025

Family friend ,Olathr ,Kansas

My love, prayers and sincere condolences to Debbie and the family.

Jon Lewis May 20, 2025

Our prayers for comfort, strength, and perspective are lifted for the entire family. Jon Lewis and Family

Rob Prince May 20, 2025

Kent was such a good man. A wonderful church board member. Such a strong supporter of pastors and the work of the Lord. I’m very thankful for him and convinced the Master has said to him, “Well done my good and faithful servant”

Tiffany May 20, 2025

Friend, Sister in Christ ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Kent was a man of few words however the Lord knew what each of these words would mean to others. Thanks for the side hug Kent I'll never forget it. Forever Determined friend.

Sharon Richardson May 20, 2025

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Kent was a true man of God!! Phil and I enjoyed his Bible Studies! How rich they were!! My prayers are with the family!!

Elaine Saner May 20, 2025

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Sending lots of love and prayers. Asking our Living Loving Lord to send your whole family extra Strength and Peace. He was a very kind Soul who understood life and death are one big gift from our Heavenly Father. He lived a great Life and Loved Big. Heaven is a Beautiful Place filled with glory and grace.