John Kent, 57 of Sparta, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.He was born June 16, 1958 in Knoxville, TN and was the son of Margaret Warren Kloek (Jan-deceased) and Sydney Garland Kent III (Margaret).Burial will be in East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville. TN. John served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. John had a deep appreciation of nature and its hidden beauty. He spent countless hours teasing out this reclusive beauty with his favorite hobby of photography so that others could enjoy.Survivors include his loving soul mate Veronica M. Warford, one sister Margaret L. Bozof (Michael), two brothers Stephen W. Kent(Victoria) and Roy A. Kent. The family would like to request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Saint Jude Hospital, Memphis, TN.NASHVILLE FUNERAL AND CREMATION 615-256-1605