George Kent's Brother Ron Passes

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George Kent's brother and J.R.'s uncle Ron passed away early this morning from cancer. He was crew chief on many of George's Modified victories with many remembering the Plaza Mobil sponsorship on the rides when it was a yellow #26 Modified. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Ron Kent.

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KENT, RONALD E.
Age 56, of Ruskin, FL, formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009. Calling hours will be held at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 640 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY 14904 (607-732-5273) on Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services and interment of Ron's ashes will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept donations at Ginger Baker, 616 Partridge St., Elmira, NY 14904. He is survived by his wife, Nancie (Baker) Kent; daughter, Shawna; grandchildren, Kendyl and Chance, all of Ruskin, FL; sisters, Clara Davis, Shirley (Ray) Sullivan, Joyce (Jeff) Easton; brothers, Gary (Tina) Kent, George (Linda) Kent; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Jeanine Baker; brothers-in-law, Frank Baker and Hugh (Lynda) Baker; and several nieces and nephews. Ron is predeceased by his parents, George and Phyllis Kent; and nephew, Eric Easton. Ron was the owner of the former Plaza Mobil gas station in Horseheads, NY and the #26 Modified race car.

Ron Kent Benefit
When: Sunday, June 14, 2009
Where: El Monte Inn, 51 Fisherville Rd., Elmira, NY 14903 (off County Route 64 near Wal Mart, etc.)
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: $10
Spaghetti dinner/raffles, etc.

Proceeds to be used for Ron's final expenses. Fighting terminal cancer drained his bank account so the family needs all the help that they can get. Ronnie was uninsured so the family has to raise money for funeral expenses.

Fans at the Chemung Speedrome for the dirt on asphalt show on Sunday, June 14 should plan on a nice spaghetti dinner that night.

The benefit will include dinner, raffles, 50/50 drawings, and a meet and greet with local race car drivers. Tickets are being sold in advance but will also be available at the door.

For information call Robin M. at the El Monte Inn (607) 796-0142 or at home (607) 739-5280; or Robin Potrzebowski at (607) 731-7675; or Tracy Kent at (607) 739-3398.

I understand they have some really nice door prizes already donated.

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El Monte Inn
51 Fisherville Rd.
Elmira, NY 14903

They will accept door prizes and such if anyone wishes to send them to the above address for the benefit as well.

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The calling hours are today, and the benefit for Ron is on Sunday.