Kent Wayne Hackleman

Kent Wayne Hackleman, 61, passed in peace at the young age of 61 on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Seattle, WA, with his family by his side.

Kent was born on Aug. 29, 1958, to Charlene and Roy Hackleman in Humansville. The love for travel came at a young age when he decided to leave his hometown of El Dorado Springs and see what was in store for him. Kent chose Alaska as his primary residence and followed his adventurous side to the North Slope, where he found employment in the oil field. He made a career as a surveyor working for F.R. Bell & Associates for 23 years.

Kent enjoyed listening to music and perfecting his air guitar skills, fishing the Kenai River, playing golf with friends and family and cheering on his favorite NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a loving man who made a lasting impression on everyone he met. People’s fondest memories of him are how his smile and sense of humor could light up any room.

He is laid to rest and survived by his two daughters, Rachael Watkins of Phoenix, AZ, and Cherie Ard and her husband. Brian Ard, of Monroe, WA; two grandchildren, Trinity and Kelby Ard, of Monroe, WA; mother of his daughters. Sharon Hackleman, of Kauai, HI; two brothers. Ray Hackleman of El Dorado Springs and Ed Hackleman, and his wife, Kathy Hackleman, of Lebanon, PA, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlene and Roy Hackleman; sister, Ann Hackleman; and aunts, Helen Smith and Billy Kelly.

Kent holds a special place in our heart and our memories of him will always be cherished. A celebration of life is to follow in El Dorado Springs and Soldotna, AK.