Kent Pedro Rangel

In great sorrow, Kent Rangel, 19, of Abilene, Texas passed on January 09, 2021. Kent was born on May 26, 2001 in Memphis, TN to Pedro and Sharon Rangel. Visitation will be from 5 pm until 7 pm Saturday, January 16, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be the next day, Sunday January 17, at 3 pm at the funeral home, with Bro. David Cason officiating. Survived by his parents; brother, Keith Rangel; brother, Kevin Rangel and girlfriend, Diamond Herrin, and their daughter, Sophia Rangel; and sister Kyleigh Waldrop. Maternal grandparents are Bennie and Jeannie Smith, and paternal grandparents are Manuel Rangel and Soledad Gonzalez. Also by his best friend, Clowey Meyer. Preceded in death by great grandmother Inez Witcher and niece Miracle “Merk” Rangel, his brother Kevin’s daughter. Kent loved life and was so carefree and always willing to help anyone. His heart was so big, and he had a bright and promising future. Kent went to Abilene High School. He was always a quick learner and a very social person. He brightened up any place he went. He loved to help so many people and take care of them; he would never think about himself first. Kent could figure out anything he put his mind to or put his hands on – he had a gift like no other. Kent had 2 dogs, Brownie and Zeus, that he loved deeply. Kent had the most beautiful smile that was so contagious, and you couldn't help but love it.