Early Life and Education
Born in Columbus, Georgia, George Kent was the youngest of four children born to Irby D. Kent, a blacksmith and Louise Austin Kent, a school teacher. Even as a child he would teach alongside his mother. He met his wife, Desiré Ash, whilst studying for his BA at Savannah State College. After serving in the 25th Infantry (1942–5), he received his MA and PhD in English from Boston University. Dr. Kent and his wife, Desire, had two children; a son Edward, now deceased, and a daughter, Sherald.
With a strong love of literature, and a dream of becoming a teacher in his own future, he began teaching at the age of 16 in one of the schools his mother had established. His formal higher education began with a B.S in English from Savannah State College. He later obtained a Masters and PH.D from Boston University, in English Language and Literature, respectively. During these formative years, he also served in the military.
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