Obituaries

Fenton Kentwood “Kent” Beckcom, 81, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on 03/30/2025 in Mckinney.

Visitation will be 1PM – 3PM Saturday April 5th , 2025, at Dannel Funeral Home: 302 S. Walnut St. Sherman TX, 75090. Funeral services will be held at 3PM Saturday April 5th , 2025, at Dannel Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home.

Kent was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Weldon Beckcom and Hazel McDonald on July 28th , 1943. He went to school at Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of 1960. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Navy for over 35 years reaching the rank of Command Master Chief. He was involved in Local VFW’s and Masonic Lodge.

Kent is preceded in death by Weldon Beckcom (Father), Hazel McDonald (Mother), Yvette Beckcom (Daughter), and Kenneth Beckcom (Son).

Kent is survived by his son, Hunter (Amanda) Beckcom; Michelle Beckcom, his grandchildren, Hughston (Rachel) Thurmond, Misty (Steve) Hambric, Jordan Bailey, Kara Beckcom, Madison Beckcom, Harper Beckcom, Hannah Beckcom, Gavin Beckcom; his great-grandchild Allianna Blankenship; and his former wife Meredith Beckcom

Memorials may be given to Dannel Funeral Home, 302 S. Walnut St. Sherman TX, 75090