Kent M. Biel

July 30, 2018

Kent M. Biel, 82, passed away at his home on July 30, 2018 He is survived by Dr. Shirley Reed, his wife of 17 years; son Colin Biel of Dallas; son Carter Biel and his wife Gina of McAllen/Edinburg; granddaughter Ashlynn Elliff and her husband Christopher; cousin William Biel who was like a son to Kent, and William's wife Sherri and their two sons Sam and John. Marlene Biel, loving wife and mother of Colin and Carter, preceded Kent in death in 1993. Kent was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, the proud son of John G. and Marion Biel and graduated from Indiana University. Kent was a charter member of Cimarron Country Club, and loved tennis, golf, and traveling. He was a "car guy" and loved Corvettes and American muscle cars. He established the Kent Biel Buick, Pontiac, and GMC auto dealership in McAllen in 1977. Kent will always be remembered as "Mr. Low Overhead" and for his commercials featuring his granddaughter Ashlynn. He was a kind, honest, and loving man. The family extends a heartfelt "thank you" to his devoted caregivers - Maria Cox and Nina Garza - for their loyal and loving care of Kent. A special "thank you" is extended to the doctors and nursing staff at Doctors' Hospital at Renaissance and Amara Hospice for their first-class compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be considered for the Kent Biel Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund at South Texas College. Gifts may be made online at www.southtexascollege.edu/KentBiel , and further information can be requested from Andrew Fish at (956) 872-3555. One "Last Round" with Kent will be held at Cimarron Country Club to celebrate his life. Join Kent's family and friends on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 4 pm - 6 pm.