LAURENS - Kent Robert Hoyt Jr., 49, of Laurens, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, following a brief illness.

He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on July 15, 1973, the second child of Kent Sr. and Susan Hoyt.

He graduated from Gilbertsville High School before going into the workforce and attended Mohawk Valley Community College for welding.

Kent enjoyed fishing, riding snowmobiles, cooking, country music and spending time with family and friends.

Kent is survived by his longtime partner, Amanda Genier; son, Dakoda; mother, Susan Hoyt; sisters, Sandra (Andy) Meyers; Laura Hoyt (John); and Kelly Hoyt (Anthony); nieces and nephews, Andrew, Kyle, Nicole, Mackenzie, Joseph, and Zeta; aunts and uncles, John (Mary Lou) Ganio, Gino (Joan) Ganio, Robert Ganio, Helen (Jim) Groff, George (Linda) Wade, Chuck (Lynn) Wade; as well as many cousins and extended family.

Kent was predeceased by his father, Kent Sr.; grandparents, Robert and Ruth Hoyt, Gino and Rosabell Ganio; cousin, Tyler Hoyt Costello; and aunts Virginia Ganio and Jan Costello.

His life will be celebrated at Laurens American Legion 11 Main St. Laurens, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 5.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

His family has entrusted his care to the Johnston & Stanimer Funeral Home in Morris.

Online condolences may be made at www.johnstonfh.com.