Chicago radio legend, Herb Kent, died on Saturday, October 22nd, a few hours after finishing his air shift on V-103. He had been on the air for 72 years, which was acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records.
https://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/chicago-radio-legend-herb-kent-the-cool-gent-dies-at-88/1569153/
This is a nice video tribute sent by Chicago’s own legendary record exec, Kirkland Burke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=SY7U0_ySWPE&feature=youtu.be
Here is the info on the viewing and the homegoing service this weekend:
Viewing – Friday, October 28th, 2pm-8pm
Robey Park Manor Funeral Home (viewing)
2510 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2310
Wake & Homegoing Service – Saturday, October 29th
9am � Wake, 10am � Service
House of Hope
752 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60628
(just west of the 115th St. exit on I-94 the Bishop Ford Freeway)
773-568-8350