Kent R.

Boundy

Kent Richard Boundy, 68, of Defiance passed peacefully February 18, 2023 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice.

Kent was born at Clovis Air Force Base in New Mexico to John H. and Leah F. Boundy on October 23, 1954. He served his country in the United States Army, once returning from Germany, he relocated to the area. Kent enjoyed woodworking, water-skiing, and NHRA drag racing. He was a devoted employee of 41 years to Spartech Corporation, retiring in 2019. On October 14, 1991 he married the love of his life Darlene Gilpin, who survives.

Kent is also survived by brothers Clay (Patti) Boundy, Jeff (Rose) Boundy; aunts, Judy Pryor and Romaine Boundy; uncles, Danny and Dale Flint.

He will be greatly missed by children: Jeremy (Jaime) Boundy, Clint (Jen) Boundy, Kyle (Jessica) Boundy, Angie Boundy, Brian (Tracy) Lee, Terri (Tim) Burris; 13 grandchildren, two furry girls, Mattie and Nikki, several nieces, and many friends.

Kent was preceded in death by parents, John and Leah; brother, Jack Boundy; sister, Martha Kelly.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Military rites will be accorded by the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kent's memory to the Paulding County Dog Shelter, c/o Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 500 E Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879.