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James Trent Obituary

TRENT James Ashford Trent, Jr., age 65, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a great source of strength and comfort to all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents James A. Trent Sr. and Mary M. Trent, sisters Mary Green and Evelyn Green. Surviving, loving wife, Alice Porter Trent of 36 years; sons, James (Lori) Trent Garland and David (Melissa) Trent Garland; daughter, Felicia (Trondon) Jackson; six grandchildren, Hannah, Margaret, Olivia, Clarissa, Aidan and Grace; brother and sisters, Ellsworth Trent, Anna Lowe, Cara Brown, Gloria (Morris) Scott, Julia (Floyd) Lowe, Charlotte (William) Tucker and Madaline Trent; uncle, Thomas Simmons; aunts, Hester (Douglas) Cosby and Katie Simmons; many nephews, nieces and friends. Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday 11 a.m. at the CHAPEL OF CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd. Rev. Williard McIntosh officiating. Visitation 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Cancer Society. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 28, 2008.

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Shirley and Emma Anderson

July 30, 2008

Alice, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's
passing. My prayers will be for you
and the family. Jim Dave and Felisha
My deepest condolences.

Shirley and Emma Anderson

July 30, 2008

Dear Alice and Family, I am so sorry
to hear about Jim's passing. Please
know that our prayers are with you and the family. My deepest condolences.

Lori Smith

July 29, 2008

Fish, Dave, Jim and Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. I've been where you are and it's tough, but know that time heals all wounds. If you are in need of anything feel free to give us a call.

Rachael Schloss

July 28, 2008

Dear Felicia, Dave, Jim and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope fond memories will sustain you and keep you at peace. It is always too soon.
Love,
Rachael Pallay Schloss

Shari McCaskill Lamar

July 28, 2008

JG, Dave, Felicianne & the Trent family - please accept my condolences in the loss of Mr. Trent. I'm a phone call/email away if there's anything that I can do. You all are in my prayers.

DIANE JOHNSON

July 27, 2008

Dear Alice,please accept my sincere condolences at the passing of your husband.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,Diane Johnson

Jim & Nancy Adams

July 27, 2008

Dear Friend, your long fought journey has come to an end. We have 37 years of great memories of you that will live in our hearts forever. We love you and will see you again.

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