Book of Memories for Philip Kent

Condolence From John Darilek

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 21:57:33 EDT

Phil was a very good friend and good to work with. He hired me 15 years ago at Sachem and was my first boss. We worked together on several projects in Austin, Cleburne, Japan, and China over the years. Always enjoyed working with Phil. He was always kind and respectful to everyone. He will be greatly missed by many friends.

Condolence From Victor van de Pas

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:18:02 EDT

I'm so sorry to hear about Phil. I am thankful I had the chance to work with him. His friendliness the trust he gave and respect for other thoughts make people like Phil stay in my memories for the rest of my live. My sincere condolences to his family and friends

Condolence From David McGregor

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:29:58 EDT

Sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Praying for your entire family during this time.

Condolence From Mark Stasney

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:17:48 EDT

I had the honor to work with Phil in Cleburne, Austin, Japan, China and Taiwan over a period of 17 years. He was my first boss at SACHEM and I couldn't have asked for a better mentor and friend. My sincere condolences to Chiemi, Linda and Jimmy. The world needs more people like Phil Kent.

Condolence From Kathy Bryan

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:09:53 EDT

My sympathy and prayers to the family. It is very painful to lose a loved one, but they are forever with us in our thoughts and memories. I only had a chance to know Phil for a few months, but I will always remember what a kind, and thoughtful person he was. Condolences.

Condolence From Louis C. Hunt

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:36:02 EDT

My Condolences to Phil’s family. I have known Phil for over 30 years. Professionally, I watched Phil become a critical element of the evolution of SACHEM from a small volume producer of products to a large volume, global producer of products and services. Not long after construction of the Cleburne Plant, Phil gave me my first tour of that site. I remember Phil as a kind man, who would ask about your wife and children by name and discuss various interests that included gardening and traveling. Phil was very smart but he came across as a very down to earth person who never forgot where he came from. He also had a good sense of humor. I could go on and on because I considered Phil a friend. He fought a good fight. He will be missed.

Condolence From Patty Hearne Kirkpatrick

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:02:40 EDT

Phil and I were high school friends and I will always remember how sweet, funny and kind he was. I am so sad to hear the news of his passing. He will be missed on this earth.... God's blessings and comfort be with his family.

Condolence From Rodney S Wright

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:01:42 EDT

No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. It was truly a honor to work with Phil. The one thing I will always remember is how he displayed such strength everyday and NEVER stop smiling in the process. Phil was absolutely a GREAT man. Phil will be surely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Phil's family in this time of loss.

Condolence From Kell Hefner

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:55:35 EDT

I'm so sorry to hear about Phil. I am grateful I had an opportunity to know him. What a great man! I really enjoyed working with him over the years I was at Sachem, I know he will be terribly missed there. My thoughts and prayers are with Phil's family in this time of loss, I really wish I could make it up to the services. God bless and keep you during this difficult time.

Condolence From Jodi Doyle

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:40:16 EDT

My prayers go out to the family of Phil Kent. He was a remarkable man and a great friend. He always had a smile on his face. I have only known Phil for a year and a half. He sure will be missed. May God bless your family!

Condolence From Hidde van Assendelft

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:24:03 EDT

Phil was simply a great guy and will be sorely missed! He always made me feel welcome and treated me with respect – something he did with everyone. We worked together on many projects over the years, and though we did not always agree, we complemented each other in such a way as to come up with a better solution than either could alone. There is a kind of friendship you develop when you work together 8 hours a day in a hotel room in Tainan, Taiwan, that is hard to describe! I clearly remember when Phil met me in Kaohsiung, Taiwan at the train station several years ago – he had been in Asia for quite some time and said “we are going to eat steak – I haven’t had a good steak in a long time!” and so we did! On a more recent project, some of the words people we worked with have said are: “I feel fortunate to have gotten to meet/know Phil and have fond memories of all my interactions with him.” And “Phil was one of the good ones …” Thank you Phil – you will be missed.

Condolence From Jeffrey Pakeltis

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:35:33 EDT

A little more than 28 years ago, I met Phil for the first time when I came to Southwestern Analytical Chemicals for a job interview. I owe Phil for my entire professional career. Phil put his faith in me at that time and then coached and mentored me to become the engineer I am today. Even on the first day of work, I already felt like I knew Phil and that he was my friend. He was always kind, supportive and knowledgeable. I could confide in Phil and trusted him completely. Even with years between visits with Phil, our friendship never faltered. I was thrilled to get to work directly with Phil again in the last few years. He always saw the bright side of things and helped keep my spirits up on many occasions. My favorite thing about Phil was his infectious laugh. Sometimes he laughed so hard I thought he was going to suffocate. Phil was an amazing man in many ways. I will miss my dear friend. I am blessed to have known him. I pray for comfort and healing for Linda, Jimmy, Chiemi and all of Phil’s family.

Condolence From David Tyler

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:39:03 EDT

My condolences to the family of Phil Kent. He was a remarkable man and I consider it an honor and a pleasure to have known him for these 20 years. He was a ultimate professional and a great friend. When I had the pleasure to meet him at various workplace spots around the world, he had a way of making me feel at home there with his hospitality and with his company. He will definitely be missed.

Condolence From Jeff Lu

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:46:22 EDT

Sad to hear that. Phil is a gentleman, always with sweet smile. He help me a lot for WUXI expansion project. Every time I need help, he gave me strong support. He passed away, We lost a good man, an expert. I will never forget you! May you rest in heavn!God bless you!

Condolence From Scott Ritch

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 22:44:51 EDT

I can’t fully express what an amazing man and great friend Phil was to so many people. He was always first to offer his support and personal resources without a second thought about how it might be challenge for himself. I have had the privilege of spending time in different cultures and circumstances with Phil and he always set the standard for respect and no prejudice. I am honored to have had Phil as both a coworker plus a dear friend and I already miss his sense of humor and infectious laugh. Over the past couple of years Mary and I have had the pleasure of spending a lot of quality time with Phil & Chiemi and we both feel very blessed and extremely grateful for that opportunity. He was a man who loved his family and friends and never shrank to the many challenges life through at him. May God bless and comfort Chiemi, Linda, & Jimmy in this time.

Condolence From Nancy Sparkman

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:11:39 EDT

So sad that our sweet Phil has passed thru our world and into another... He will be in wonderful company with family that has gone before him.. He will surely be missed.... 😢😢😢

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Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:42:11 EDT