Kent was born on May 17, 1951 to William Leonard and Jennie Victoria (Jacox) Leidy in the town of Gilman, Colorado. He grew up with his older brother Russell William Leidy, who was 10 years older, so Kent was a blessing. Kent met Beth Willis in Farmington, New Mexico, and after dating for a year they tied the knot and had a beautiful 44 year union. Kent was preceded in death by his grandson, Kevin Gregory Boling, his parents, mother and father in law, his brother Russ, and his brother in law Joe Willis, and just 19 months ago, his beloved wife, Beth. Kent is survived by his daughter Trinette Bridges & granddaughter Dahn Leidy of the family home, grandsons; Daegan Turney and Matthew Leidy, as well as his sister in law Luanna Leidy, numerous nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law, and his pups; Newton and Otto.