William “Kent” Poche

February 20, 1960 - April 1, 2023

William “Kent” Poche, 63, of Port Acres, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas – Beaumont. He was born February 20, 1960, in Port Arthur, to Dora Jordan Poche and William Poche.

Kent enjoyed his favorite hunting spot in Kountze and loved to fish and hunt. He had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. Kent loved to work on his neighbors’ cars. He was extremely proud of his sons, adored his grandson, and loved his pets, especially his cat Beanie. He was also known as a pretty darn good cook.

Kent is survived by his sons, Kenneth William Poche of Port Acres and Brendan Earl Cartwright and his wife, Emily, of Port Acres; grandchild, Wilson Cartwright; sisters, Ruth Ann Cowling and her husband, Rob, of Port Neches; and Laura Caves and her husband, Bob, of Bullard.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Connie Poche and Peggy Sue Williams.

Mr. Poche’s graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Graveside Service

Greenlawn Memorial Park-Groves
  • 3900, Twin City Hwy, Groves, TX, 77619,
  • April 5, 2023
  • 1:00 pm

Comments (6)

    Geralyn lind says:

    Kent was such a good hearted person. Would do anything for you. A great man. Lived next door to him for several years. My condolences to Brandon and Kent and the rest of the family! RIP Kent.

    Renee’ Prasnicki says:

    R.I.P. Kent
    Sorry to have lost such a sweet man. Kent was a hard worker & helped many with his talents of being a mechanic.
    Kent will be missed but not forgotten.
    Prayers for the family ????????

    Renee’ Prasnicki says:

    Kent was such a nice person and would help you out with anything. Yes, he was a talented mechanic and would explained what he was doing even though I didn’t usually comprehend most of what he told me.
    Kent will be missed but not forgotten.
    Prayers for the family ????????

    Alberta Brown says:

    You have my condolences to the family I loved Kent when we worked together for ON Point he will really be missed Alberta Brown

    Paul Stiles says:

    Kent was a great father, friend as well as a gifted mechanic. A quiet man who was happy with having his family and friends close. He will be missed and leaves a profound void in the live and hearts of those who were lucky enough to look know him.

    Andrew jackson says:

    Kent was the best mechanic PAISD ever had.

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