Kent Born's Obituary
Decatur- Kent Born, 65, of Decatur passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital, with his family at his side.
A visitation for family and friends to gather and share memories will be held from 5-7:00 pm. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Kent was born November 25, 1945 in Litchfield, Illinois the son of John and Dorothy (Murphy) Born-German. Kent was an avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman, and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He married Brenda Auton on February 15, 1986 in Decatur, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) Born, Nicholas (Tiffany) White both of Decatur, daughters, Monya Born of Assumption, Tiera (Brian) Strode of Klondike, TX, brothers, Jimmy (Berdine) Andrews, Lynn Born, and Mark Dowd, sister, Kathy (Gene) Taylor, grandchildren; Destiny Harrison, Colton Strode, Kelsey Born, Makayla Strode, Jessica Born, Andrew Mohn, Madison White, and Logan White, great-grandchild, Charles Hill, and close family friends, Rick and Susan Brown.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Bob Born.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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