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Jimmy Gent, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2025, at the age of 67.
Jimmy was born on March 23, 1958, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Sue Nell (Boydston) and Raymond Alton Gent. In 1971 at the age of 13 Jimmy welcomed CD “Jug” Villines who became a true father, who loved him as his own. He grew up in Duncan, where he attended school before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy, beginning his service in 1976. In 1990, Jimmy married Billie McCord, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family.
In 1996, Jimmy became an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous, a commitment that transformed his life and the lives of many others. He dedicated countless hours sharing the gift of sobriety, offering hope and guidance to those seeking recovery. His laughter, quick wit, and remarkable sense of humor made the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous not only welcoming but also deeply attractive to newcomers. Many shared that Jimmy’s ability to blend honesty, encouragement, and humor played a pivotal role in their decision to stay, to fight for their sobriety, and to turn their lives in a positive direction.
In 2002, Jimmy co-founded Hi-Tech Asset with close friends and brothers in sobriety, Peter Robertson and Lane Epperson. Together, they built a highly successful business over the next 14 years, employing many who were new to recovery and giving them opportunities to rebuild their lives. In 2016, Jimmy and his partners sold the company, and, true to his roots, Jimmy returned to his first love — ranching, a passion he had embraced as a young man. Jimmy’s return to ranching wasn’t just a personal homecoming — it became a way to pass down the values and skills of farm life to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were his whole world. On the farm, he gave them real-life, hands-on experiences he liked to call “homeschooling.” He loved telling them stories about his childhood days working alongside his own grandpa, keeping those traditions and lessons alive through the next generations. His greatest pride and joy was his role as a dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Billie Gent; his brother, Tim Gent and wife Kim; niece: Amanda Gent; stepbrothers: Larry and Don Villines; his children: Meilee Gent, Timothy Gent, Victoria Gent and Larry Craig, Morgan Gent, Toby McCord and wife Ashley, Brandon McCord and late wife Melissa, Cassandra (Sissy) and Patrick Curry, and Mattie Couch; he was a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren and a great-grandfather to 7 great-grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He is also fondly remembered by Debra Gent-Bocage, his first wife and mother to Meilee, and Jessica Couch, mother to Morgan and Mattie.
Jimmy will be remembered for his strong spirit, his love for family, his generosity to others, and his boundless sense of humor. His life was one of service, perseverance, and joy — leaving behind a legacy of hope, laughter, and love that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Memorial contributions in Jimmy’s honor can be made to the Western Club.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Western Club to honor and remember Jimmy. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.
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