Kent Bentley Davis, age 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Kent was born to Bernard Bentley Davis and Marjorie Ruth (Hermanson) Davis on July 10, 1947 in Republic, Missouri. He was raised in Republic, Missouri and graduated from Republic High School in 1965. After meeting at church, Kent and Ilene were united in marriage on June 3, 1993. Kent and Ilene shared 31 years of marriage before Kent’s untimely passing on April 5, 2025.

Kent graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Kent was employed as an accountant over the course of his career. When not working, or walking the neighborhood, he had many hobbies including collecting antiques, frequenting estate sales, and using his amazing skills as a carpenter to start and complete many projects. Kent will be remembered for his quick wit, one liners, willingness to help you out or lend you the right tool for the job, his commitment to his faith, and his great love for his wife Ilene.

Kent is survived by his spouse Ilene Davis; his daughter Heidi (Houston, Texas), his son Ben (Christine), two grandchildren Emma and Nathan (Kansas City, Missouri); his brother Kimmey (Republic, Missouri).

A funeral service will be held for Kent on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Greenlawn South in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be at 9:00 am, funeral service at 10:00 am, and burial to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery located in Springfield, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Kent’s memory to South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri.