Harold Kent Whitmore, 71, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at his home.

Kent was born in Eureka, Kansas on October 25, 1947 to Harold and Margaret Helen (Davis) Whitmore. He lived in Winfield most all of his life, attending Bryant Grade School and graduating from Winfield High School in 1965. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. After receiving a medical discharge, he returned to Winfield and married Jeannine McCarty. They had a son, Michael Ray and later divorced. He married Kay Parker of Argonia and the couple had two daughters, Keri Lynn and Shelly Rene. They divorced several years later. He was united in marriage to Cecelia (Johnson) Derr.

Kent loved to fish and deer hunt. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

His family includes his wife Cecelia Whitmore of Winfield; his children, Michael Whitmore and Cindy of Cookson, OK; Shelly Whitmore of Winfield; Keri Whitmore of Winfield; Echo Vaden and husband, Michael of Dexter; Dale Derr and wife, Shannon of Winfield; Wonder Beale and husband, Taylor of Winfield; his grandchildren, Rianna Whitmore, Kristian Yingling, Logan Yingling, Audrey Yingling, Alexa Flora, Jessamyn Perin, Allyssa, Avery and Cecil Vaden, Shelbie, Kaden, Aspen and Sakara Derr, McKenzie, Lakynn and Braxton Beale; and one great grandchild on the way.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established in Kent's name for the Wounded Warriors Project. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.