Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Aug 29, 1946 - Nov 14, 2025
In memory of and in gratitude for your honorable military service in Vietnam. May God bless you and welcome you home. Peace be with your family and friends
Grateful Nation
November 18, 2025
We grew up together in WF and graduated same year. Sorry to hear of his passing. Always quiet, but so was I.
Patricia Apple Anderson
November 16, 2025 | Wichita Falls, TX | Classmate
Sorry to see of Richard’s passing. Mac really enjoyed work with him at Texas Electric. Praying for Linda and William during this difficult time.
Marilynn Reeves
November 16, 2025 | Iowa Park, TX | Friend
RIP Richard.Fond memories of your friendship & living near you on Orchard St. In Sunnyside Hgts.
Mary e Primm
November 16, 2025 | Colleyville, TX
Richard Leland Trent, 79, of Wichita Falls, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.
Richard was born on August 29, 1946 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Howard Leland and Mary Frances (Williams) Trent. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1964 and went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Richard served two tours in Vietnam receiving a National Defense Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Star. After an honorable discharge from the military, Richard went to work for Texas Electric Service Co., now Oncor, retiring with over 30 years. Richard loved living in the country, and had a love for all animals and wild life.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Trent; and his sister, Patricia Henderson.
He is survived by his brother, William Trent and wife Janice; his sister, Linda Trent; one niece and several nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews who will miss him dearly.
Graveside services honoring Richard will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in honor of Richard to Wichita County Humane Society, 4360 Old Iowa Park Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (humanesocietyofwichitacounty.org)
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com
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