Community Cares Jim Kent

Jim Kent Updates

• 05/10/2003 - Services for Jim Kent
  In lieu of regular services, there is going to be a "gathering" or wake at Jim Kent's house, 19511 Stienway, Canyon Country. (Off Whites Canyon Rd. in Canyon Country, Calif.) from noon 'til five Sunday May 18th. With Jim's wishes his body will be cremated at with his ashes to rest at the beaches off Cambria.

• 05/10/2003 - In Lieu of Flowers
  In lieu of flowers Nancy and the family would very much like just a card or to have donations sent to your favorite charity. For those that want to send a card, please send checks to Nancy Kent, 19511 Stienway, Canyon Country, Calif. 91351-1154.

Prayers and Support For Jim Kent

• Teri (Lyon) Smith
  Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, this is the first I am hearing of Jim's passing, I remember Jim and Bob (44) racing at Saugus Speedway. He has joined two of the finest in heaven. Nancy and John Lyon..Nancy take care :) TSfor2@aol.com Peace be with you... Teri (Lyon) Smith
• Peter-John Newton
  Watching Peter-John watching the trucks race on TV and seeing the racing community together made me stop to add still another prayer for your family. I continue in sending these prayers for you as Jim will always be a special part of the racing community and will not be forgotten. Anne and Peter-John
• Ron & Wendy Zajicek
  Hello All, Just a short note to let you all know that Jim's Memorial on Sunday had a nice turnout of longtime friends and family with Gerald and Jennifer supplying lots of support to their mom, Nancy. I believe Jim and Nancy met when they were kids (about 16 years old probably earlier). In fact, I hear it told that Nancy pulled Jim off the farm, so to speak, and came to California soon after where they made a life together in Canyon Country and worked, raced, and raised their children. We never just said Jim Kent or Nancy Kent alone, it was always Jim & Nancy Kent. I know Jim's passing is going to be real hard for Nancy and I want her to know we are thinking of her. Love to you Always.
• lynch-mob
  our thought and prayers are with you!
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Chris
• Joe & Chris Sikorski
  Nancy, We are so sorry to hear about loss ,Jim was always a great friend and a great man
• LYN PHERIGO FORMER SAUGUS PUBLICITY DIRECTOR (610) 264-1173
  A FEW DAYS AGO DAVE ROCKWELL PHONED ME WITH THE VERY SAD NEWS THAT JIM KENT HAD PASSED AWAY. TI WAS A GREAT SHOCK TO ANNE AND ME. WE IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT BACK TO LAST SEPTEMBER WHEN WE VISITED JIM AND NANCY AT THEIR HOME. IT WAS A SPUR OF THE MOMENT DECISION AND WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID SO, ESPECIALLY NOW. JIM, WHO DROVE AND SPONSORED CARS AT SAUGUS SPEEEDWAY FOR MANY YEARS. WAS ONE OF A KIND! ALTHOUGH SEVERAL DRIVERS DURING THE SAUGUS YEARS WERE KNOWN AS "GENTLEMAN" JIM, JIM KENT, WAS IN MY MIND THE REAL THING! HE WON THE SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1983 AND FINISHED SECOND THE FOLLOWING YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU GENTLEMAN JIM. MAY THE LORD'S LOVE COMFORT NANCY AND THE FAMILY
• Max & Linda Jones
  Jim's passing is not only a loss for his family, but to those who knew him. He was a great man and will be truly missed. Nancy, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
• Geri Pursley
  Nancy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will always be someone I treasure. May the Lord comfort you.
• Geri Pursley
  Nancy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will always be someone I treasure. May the Lord comfort you.
• The McKean Racing Family
  Our deepest symphthy goes out to Jim Kents family. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. God Bless..
• Lynn & Judy Olson
  Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss in a wonderful person.
• Christine Lamoreaux
  Jim is a wonderful uncle. A strong man. Dedicated to his family, work, and friends.
• Larry Gunselman
  Jim and Nancy were two of the best human beings I ever met. Words cannot express the sorrow of the NASCAR family over his departure of this world to a better place. You will be missed by all. God Bless Larry Gunselman and family
• Scott & Lisa Short
  There are no words to describe the loss that all in the racing community are feeling. Nancy, we would like to thank you and Jim for sharing your lives with us for so many years as a member of the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series and for giving us some of the greatest memories we'll ever have. We love you!!!
• Scott Witz
  My deepest sympathy for the Kent family.We will miss his smile and friendship. You were the ones that kept me in touch with the west coast when I first moved to N.C. He will not be forgotten. GOD SPEED.
• Ed Coughenour
  Jim Kent was one of the truly good guys in the sport. He made an immediate impact on me from my first days racing at Saugus. Jim and Nancy were always gracious and wonderful to be around. I will truly miss Jim Kent... God Bless the entire Kent family and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Ed Coughenour C & C Racing www.pitstopusa.com
• ALAN PORTER
  My Heart And Prayes Go Out To Nancy , Jennifer And Gerald . I Will Always be Thankfull To Have meet And Worked With JIM , GOD BLESS
• RonHornaday.com
  The Kent family is in our prayers. God Speed Jim !
• Kay and Gypsy White
  Nancy our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as always. Jim will be watching over us all and will continue to be in our hearts forever. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Love to your entire family.
• Mark Pierce
  Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of loss. I only had on occassion to work with your husband and yourself while working with the Winston West Series, but on those occassions I always found you both a joy to work beside. I pray for a peace in your heart that goes beyond all understanding, knowing that one day soon we will all see Jim again in the glories of Heaven. God Bless You!
• Wally Reese
  Jim was a true "class act and he and Nancy made quite a team from that very first race at Tucson way back when. Always a good word and a smile and we pray that Jim is at Peace and Nancy has the strenght to carry on as well need her smile.
• Brian Kelly
  I will always be thankful to have met Jim and Nancy from the Saugus glory days,Even the nights he was working with the trucks Jim and his wife would ALWAYS stop in my pits to say hi. Thank you for all the help and great memories.
• Spider
  We have lost another "good" one. Jim always had a ready smile and a friendly hello on or off the track. His help and encouragement to me and others during my Saugus days will be well remembered by all.
• Rick & Cathy Carelli
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and all of your family! Both you and Jim have done so much for all of us- in good times and in bad...let us be there for you now!!! God Bless~we love you!
• Ed Ash-Ash Motorsports
  Our prayers are with you all at this time. We will truely miss you. God Bless.
• roy and linda selby
  Momma nancy,Gerald and Jennifer. thi is a sad day to have to say gooby to someone as great as Jim.we will all miss him ,always in our thoughts. it will never be the same as when we could dad Jim and momma Nancy.rest assured , Jim will never be forgotten,i havee never met anyone who knew you guys that didn"t say both jim and nancy had done something to help them somewhere,whether it was saugus ,the sw,tour,nw tour,truck series it made no difference .jim is one the best nascar inspectors i have had the previlege to work alongside,with and for. we love you and may god bless you all. Jim i will miss you. Roy/Linda
• Rick & Deanna Gosselin
  Nancy, Gerald & Jennifer, our prayers are with you. We feel very blessed to have been able to have shared fun times at race tracks and away from the track. Jim was a wonderful man and will always have a very special spot in our hearts!! We love you all and are here for you.
• Dave Harrison
  To All of the Kents and everyone who knew him.My sincerest sympathy and prayers to all for a great man and friend who was respected for his wisdom. Gods Speed !
• Mike Hurlbert
  Nancy you were my second mom also. We are so sad to hear the news. I can still see Jim shaking his head and telling me I gotta fix some things before the next race. He knew I didn't have a chance but he kept giving me a break. Jim was a great man. Our deepest sympathy to Nancy and family. Love Mike and Sharie Hurlbert
• Dave & Cindy Reeves
  Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, Gerald, & Jennifer, Jim used to Help me out Alot when i was 1st getting started in racing @ Saugus Speedway, was allways as nice as could be never changed his emotions in a negative way. you truly will be missed jim
• Jack Long
  I cannot express the sadness I feel right now. I can honestly say that a finer man you will not find. He was my mentor, friend and a true champion. I'll forever cherish every memory of this wonderful man. I can only hope to live up to his expectations of me. Nancy, Jennifer & Gerald you have my deepest sympathy, but for the time he was here, Jim truly blessed all of us.
• George & Linda Castro
  We knew you through Donnie Kite. You were so generous to let us use your space at PIR. It is so sad to hear about Jim. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
• Sue Seaglund
  My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy at this time. Jim was a great friend to all of us on the Craftsman Truck Series. Godspeed Jim.
• Fred Graves
  It saddens me greatly to hear of the passing of a good friend and one of the best NASCAR Officials that I have had the privilege to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Nancy. God Bless
• PATTISON'S John,Mary,Patrick,Chris,Matthew,Melissa,and Kevin
  Nancy the whole Racing Family is saddened at the passing of Jim. We all have learned alot from both of you. We will keep you in our prayers. Jim will be missed!
• Chris Morgan
  Jim Kent was without a doubt the most kind hearted and gentle man I ever knew and it was Jim and Nancy who took me, a 23 year old California kid under their wings in our days with the Truck Series. So many great memories. As an official I have never met Jim's equal in either knowledge or especially patience and kindness for the racers. He was always quietly firm in his resolve, often smiling at the likes of Timmy Kahooth, Dennis Conner or any number of other crew chiefs who were "playing the game" trying to say, come on Jim its just an 1/8th or 3 pounds, etc. In response Jim never had to raise his voice or argue he simply told them how it was, ensured it was the same for all and went out of his way to make sure all understood why a decision was made. I say simply, but we all know, no matter what side of the game we're on, how much patience and respect acts like those took. For this all admired, respected, and loved Jim Kent. Jim was a dear friend and like Randy and Danielle said he and Nancy were nothing less than our second parents. My heart and prayers go out to Nancy, Jennifer, and Gerald. We will all miss Dad and extend deepest sympathy, our love and support.
• Richards Motorsports Racing
  "A Man" Measure a man not by his victories but how he accepted his loses. Measure a man not by where he's been but how he worked to get there. Measure a man not by whom he has knocked down but by whom he helped up. Measure a man by not what he has destroyed but what he has created. Measure a man by not how many people he humiliated but by how many he left with dignity. Measure a man not by what he had but what he had given. When a man passes from this life to the next, measure him not by how he died but how he lived.
• Norm and Angie Krenz
  Nancy you and Jim were a delight to be with and Jim is very much going to be missed. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Love Angie
• Michael B. Medlin - Jackson Race Cars
  For those of us who were lucky enough to know Jim, we are all truly blessed. Jim and Nancy were two of the nicest people you could every meet. They open up their hearts and home to all racers. I feel honored and blessed to have known Jim. My heart and prayers go out to Nancy, Gerald, and Jennifer. God Speed Mr. Kent! You will be missed!
• Randy & Sandy Kiser
  Jim was a great friend and a grea tofficial to work with. GOD speed to you Jim as I know you will be looking over the rest of us from a better place. We will truly miss you. Our Deepest Sympathy to Nancy (my 2nd Mom) and Jennifer and Gerald and their families...
• Dani Riggs & Chuck Carruthers
  Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. Not just yours but all of ours also. "Dad" will be missed greatly by all of those he touched from his racing family. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Hugs to you.
• Dennis Dyer
  Nancy, Gerald, Jennifer - I am so, so, saddened to hear of your loss... our loss! Jim was a wonderful man and, in a way, I feel he was a kind of mentor to me, kicking my butt on a regular basis at Saugus Speedway (actually Nancy, you kicked my butt a few times too!). My sincerest thoughts, wishes, and prayers are with you all. Dennis
• Charles Utts
  Jim's passing is a terrible loss to all of us. Nancy and Jim were always together at the races and a pleasure to visit with. His knowledge and friendly personality will be missed. Jim was a racers best friend.
• Tim Stephens
  So sad to know that Jim has passed. He and Nancy meant so much to all of us involved in the truck series. They are the type of people that make the sport so special. My deepest sympathies to Nancy and the family.
• Dennis Huth
  Jim and Nancy Kent were an integral part of Nascar, the entire racing family and the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series. Two finer people would be tough to find anywhere or anytime. My heart and prayers go out to Nancy and the entire family for their loss. Jim will be sorely missed as a diligent and competent official but more importantly, as a friend.
• Al Gonella (Spotter9)
  Nancy and Gerald, I am really sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. He was a great guy and alway helpful. My deepest Sympathy goes out to you. All of you will be in my prayers.
• LaMoure
  I am saddened by this loss, I will always remember the smiles and love filled life Jim lived. Nancy, anything please do not hesitate. LaMoure`s
• Bob Farmer
  Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Nancy and her family, Jim was a great person and always looked forward to seeing Jim and Nancy at the races, Jim will be truly missed.
• Ron & Wendy Zajicek
  God speed Jim, you left us with a lifetime of great memories. We will never, never, never forget you. Our Deepest Sympathy to Nancy, Jennifer, Gerald, and their respective families.
• Monty Cheek
  Nancy, I have known you and the children for a long time and my prayers are with you all. Jim was a great man. We have all lost a great friend. God bless you and the children. Love Monty Cheek

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