B. Kent Addison of St Louis, MO passed away Sunday 4/26/2020 at the age of 82. Kent was born July 12, 1937 to Myron and Violet Addison. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lee Addison; children, Kendall Addison (Nicole) and Angela Meier (William); and grandchildren Samuel, Zoë, Rachel, Scotlynn and Landon. Kent was a professional artist and Emeritus Professor of Art of Maryville University.

Kent got his BFA in Art at Washington University and his MA of Art at University of Notre Dame. Kent spent his entire teaching career at Maryville University and started the Art Department. He began his art career in sculpture and was commissioned publicly and privately. His St. Louis landmark pieces are White Pine Statue in Forest Park, West County Assembly of God's cross at HWY 40 at Maryville Centre Dr and various sculptures on the Maryville University Campus.

Kent transitioned to watercolor painting and became Nationally recognized. He was involved in the National Water Color Society, Water Color USA and Water Color Honor Society among many others. Kent has been featured in WaterColor, Draw, The Artist Magazine, and American Artist. Recently Kent was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Watercolor Honor Society.

Outside of his career, Kent devoted himself to his family and his faith. He immersed himself in studying and teaching God's word and serving his church as an elder and mentor. Kent loved being a season ticket holder of St Louis football, both the Cardinals and Rams. He loved animals and always appreciated beauty in absolutely everything.

Kent was a mentor, teacher, colleague and friend to so many. Because of this a Celebration of Life service will be scheduled in the future when we can gather. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.