Kent Allyn Morey
February 7, 1958 – September 16, 2026
Family and friends are invited to stop by for an open-house style Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Main Street Pub on West Main in Kalamazoo. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
To honor Kent’s life and love of music, the family requests any donations in his honor be made to a local public school Fine Arts program of the giver’s choice.
Obituary
Kent Allyn Morey, age 68, passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1958, to Eugene and Louanne Morey in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Later in life, he relocated to Kalamazoo.
Some of his best memories include fishing and spending time outdoors with his family and friends. A true artist at heart, Kent took the creative approach to most things in life. A man of many talents, Kent was particularly skilled in woodworking, sketching, upholstery, and general carpentry. Above all, his true passion was music. He loved playing guitar, singing, performing, and even the occasional Karaoke night. Wherever Kent was, chances are there was a guitar very close by. His legacy will live on forever through his music.
Kent is survived by his son, Christopher (Kirsten) Shaw; two daughters, Savannah (Donnie Wilcox) Morey and Jordan (Charlie) McKinney; his mother by marriage, Jeanette Morey; two brothers, Ross (Cindy) Morey, Monte (Susan) Morey. He is also survived by his previous wife and longtime friend, Connie Smith and her daughter, Michelle (James) Meade. Kent also leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all whom he loved very much.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louanne (Morey) Helgesen and Eugene Morey; stepfather, Charles Helgesen; brother, Scott Morey; stepdaughter, Misty Shaw.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the family. ❤️
I love you Daddy
Dear Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Kent’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. In time, may you all find comfort and peace in the loving and fun memories you shared with Kent throughout his life.
I’m so sorry for the family‘s loss. I went to high school with Kent. I only have positive memories of him. It’s been over 50 years ago, but he was a good guy and I know he’s gonna be missed.
Prayer for family and friends.
Good by for now, my Friend! May the Holy Spirit Guide you, to your New Life, in the here ever after!
Kent was a cool dude, as I remember from those days. He was his own man… and a Morey. Which meant that he was cool. Thank you, Kent and Ross, for being part of my life and my memories of those times. I am sorry Kent passed too soon, especially for his family. Rest assured, he will be remembered as a kid (and a man) who was an individual. On his own terms always. Peace to you all.
A Love That will Always Be A Part Of Me. For 30 years he was my love, my soulmate and my protector. The person I chose to share my life with. We built a life together, shared countless memories and devoted 3 decades together. Our life was filled with love, laughter, challenges and a bond that will always be a part of me. I will always carry a piece of the man I loved. He was my soulmate, my friend for so many years and person who helped shape the life I lived. 💗
Oh Kent. AKA “Reacher”, with those thick wrists and big hands there wasn’t anything you couldn’t fix. I loved working with you. The tears would run down my face from you making me laugh so hard!
My favorite stories were from the old days of baseball or the fights from the 70’s and 80’s you and Eric would reminisce about. I’m glad you’re safely tucked in heaven but we’ll miss you until we see you again. Forever in our hearts!!!
Eric and Lori cleasby