Michael Leroy Kent, III

Michael Leroy Kent, III, 27, of Ft. Smith, formerly of Luxora, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2010, at his home. Born at Ft. Hood, Texas, he had lived most of his life in Luxora and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his eight month old daughter, Tazman Kent of Ft. Smith; his father, Michael Leroy Kent, Jr. of Searcy; mother and step-father, Nell and Winston Oatsvall of Luxora; a brother, Dustin Kent of Blytheville; and a sister, Samantha Tacker of Luxora.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Garden Point Cemetery in Etowah under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila.

The family will recieve visitors Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at Howard Funeral Chapel in Manila.

Friends may sign the online guest register at www.howardfuneralservice.com.