Richard Layton Kent Sr., age 74, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 20, 2011. Richard was born on July 15, 1937 in Munson, Florida to the late Sherman E. Kent and Lunia F. Cooley. He was a resident of Milton, Florida until moving to Chipley in 1972. Richard served as an engineer for the Department of Transportation and was a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church and in addition was a member of the Orion Masonic Lodge. Richard is predeceased by his two brothers; Edward Kent and Herman Kent. He is survived by his wife Margaret Kent; one son Richard Kent Jr. and wife Denise; two daughters, Rebecca Guettler and husband Alfred, and Stacy Waldrip and husband Scott; one sister Mary L. Carr and husband Robert of Holt, Florida; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:00 A.M at Blue Lake Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Lake Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley Directing. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are being accepted, however the family suggests contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite E., Marianna, Fla. 32446.