Kent Homer Morgan

Kent was born in Philip, S.D., and raised by loving parents on a farm at Milesville, S.D. He was one of eight children, the middle born in a set of triplets. His school years were in Milesville and Philip, where he worked as a John Deere mechanic, meeting and marrying a local girl, Jeannine Anderson. There are two children, Carmen and Tyson, from this marriage. Just before moving to Billings in the early '70s, Kent came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, with whom he is now enjoying eternal life. Shortly thereafter, he met Twilla Schlecht and, in May of 1981, they were married. They raised three children: Chad, Janel and Desiree. He supported his family as a sales agent until he retired. He was active in the New Life Church of Billings as head usher, a partner with the men's ministry, where he often set up an opening by sharing a joke to make a point. He loved to invest a great deal of time maintaining the church camp for the purpose of advancing the kingdom of God, while enjoying camping and four-wheeling with his grandkids and friends. He is survived by his wife, Twilla; five children, six grandkids and three great-grandkids; four brothers, two sisters and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and oldest brother. Viewing will be 3:00 – 8:00pm, Thursday, Jan. 7, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at New Life Church, 3950 Temple Place.