Brent Kevin Lupton, age 54, passed away in Kingwood, Texas on June 20, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas. His parents were Gail and Deon Lupton. He was raised in Great Bend, Kansas.

Brent earned his Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Kansas. He would go on to become the Manager of Domestic Crude Trading for Koch Industries, Senior Crude Oil Trader for Williams Energy Marketing & Trading Company, Director of Oil Trading for RWE Trading Americas, Vice President, Crude Oil Trading for Tauber Oil Company, GulfMark Energy, Texon, and most recently Executive Director, Global Commodities for JP Morgan Chase.

While leading the way in the corporate world, Brent still found time to serve God as a member of Kingwood United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the NRA and Kansas University Alumni.

Brent leaves behind his loving wife of thirty years Anita, his daughters Kathryn and Lexie Lupton, his two sons Kevin and Greg Lupton, his mother Deon Lupton, sisters, Susan and her husband Brad Weaver, Jan and her husband Curtis Nelson, and Paula Lupton, as well as a vast array of family, friends, and loved ones. Brent is predeceased by his father, Gail L. Lupton. Brent's first and foremost priority in his life was his faith and his family. He strived to be the best he could be for his family. He was able to achieve balance between God, family, and his work. He was very loved and will be greatly missed.

A visitation for Brent took place on Monday, June 24, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, Texas 77339. A memorial service also took place on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingwood United Methodist Church, 1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, Texas 77339.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kingwood United Methodist Church in Brent's honor