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L. Edward Trent

1955 - 2016

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

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L. Trent Obituary

Mr. L. Edward Trent, age 60, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was born June 9, 1955 in Mann, West Virginia, a son of the late Glen Aaron Trent and Helen Marie Blankenship Trent and was the husband of Patricia Hart Trent. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and the outdoors. He loved his family, his Chihuahua "Joey" and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Trent is survived by his wife, Patricia Hart Trent; three sons, Christopher Trent of Rock Hill, Stephen Trent also of Rock Hill and Patrick Trent of Florida; a brother, James Trent of Hawaii; a sister, Karen Lai Hipp of Colorado; and 8 grandchildren. Mr. Trent was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jennifer Purvis; and a brother, Howie Trent. The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Riders of Faith Bikers Church by Pastor Scott Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patricia Trent, 233 Florence Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 to help with funeral expenses.

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Published by The Herald on May 23, 2016.

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Nicole Buchanan

May 25, 2016

I am so sorry your gone Such an AMAZING Father and Friend. You will be missed very much. I hope you Rest in Paradise with my Father and of course your daughter❤.. For you were a great man and if there is a paradise you are there... RIP Xoxo

R Nauert

May 23, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.

Deen Richards

May 22, 2016

Chris: As Charity's aunt Deen, please allow me to express my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. May God's blessings get you through this difficult time.

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