Daniel Vernon Avent

Daniel Vernon Avent

Daniel Avent Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 7, 2008.
AVENT, Daniel Vernon, of Urbanna, Virginia, on November 24, 2008, departed this earthly realm to enter the Heavenly realm where he will spend eternity with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and those saints that have gone on before him. Dan leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Barbara Matthews Avent; his only son, Daniel V. Avent Jr; his daughter-in-law, Kristen S. Avent; his brother, Frank V. Avent III; his brother-in-law, the Honorable Judge Giles Clark; seven nephews, Frank Avent IV, Michael Avent, Neal Avent, Jim Matthews, Hank Matthews, Bob Clark, and Martin Clark; two nieces, Valerie Ward and Catherine Woodard; and a host of wonderful friends. There will be a memorial service on December 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Urbanna Baptist Church in Urbanna, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P.O. Box 1130, Gloucester, Virginia 23061.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Hilliary Turner

June 19, 2020

Dr. Avent, I still miss you every day. You believed in me, loved me and encouraged me when no one else did, other than my parents. The biggest regret I have is that I was unable to go to your funeral. Though I know you knew what you meant to me, I never got a chance to tell you how much I love you. It may be 12 years later, but I love you so much. You were such a blessing and such a friend. God bless you, you sweet, sweet saint.

M. Jones

December 8, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Reading Psalms 121 is a very comforting scriptural passage. There you will find assurance of God’s support as well. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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