Kent Jaylon Kinchen, 36, of Perryville, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence.
He was born November 29, 1988, to Barry Kinchen and Karen (Kendrick) Vaughn.
Kent and Lisa (Schumer) Kinchen were married August 22, 2024, at Perryville. She survives him in Perryville.
He was a member of First Harvest Ministry in Waveland, Mississippi.
Kent enjoyed all sports and was a beautiful singer. He was a praise and worship leader for First Harvest Ministry. He was currently pursuing a degree in HVAC at Ranken Technical Institute. Kent is now a resting Israelite, awaiting his victorious resurrection. Survivors include his wife; his parents; step-father Shane Vaughn; stepmother, Xiuchun Kinchen; two step-sons, Phillip (Angela) Schumer, Ethan (Sharmaine) Schumer; three step-daughters, Rebekah Schumer, Katie (Dillion Hudson) Clifton, Isabelle Schumer; three step-brothers, Andrew (Relita) Vaughn, Nicholas (Alyssa) Vaughn, Branham Vaughn; step-grandchildren, Kara Schumer, Atticus Schumer, and one on the way (Leia Schumer); grandparents, Frank & Wanda Kendrick; father and mother-in-law Lawrence and Connie Schumer.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Dewitt Sr & Eleonor “Howes” Kinchen.
Visitation was held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home and continued Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the funeral home.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Burial will be at Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given for family use.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
