William Jackson Trent
November 6, 1926 ~ December 14, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Lexington Park Baptist Church Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
William Jackson Trent, 86, of Lexington Park, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 14, 2012 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on November 6, 1926 in St. Paul, VA he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Nellie Jane Stallard Trent. He was the loving husband of Carol Ann Trent whom he married on April 21, 2001. Bill is survived by his children: Roger Trent (Janice) of Namjemoy, MD, Tony Trent (Kim ) of Leonardtown, MD, Billie Jo McCamman (Dave) of Mechanicsville, MD., Norman Trent (Mai) of TX, step children: Bill McCarthy of NC., Tim McCarthy (Aundria) of VA., 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren and sister Louis Kennedy of St. Paul, VA. Mr. Trent is preceded in death by 13 siblings. Bill served in the United States Army for 4 years including WWII, and worked as a carpenter for 49 years in Union 132. Bill was a strong christens believer who loved the lord Jesus and spoke of him often. During Bills lifetime, he served Christ effectively in many ways and he was Head Usher in the Lexington Park Baptist Church, Lexington Park, MD. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Lexington Park Baptist Church, Lexington Park, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Andrew Hamlet, Gregg Trent, Jon Spence, Glenn Boatright, Joey Parent, and Sean McCamman. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Bill, it’s been a joy to know you and I will see you again one day! Carol, you know I love you and am here for you and will be praying for you.”
“So Very Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill.”
“Mr. Trent was a gift. I will always remember his sweet comments and that beautiful smile. He will be missed.”
” We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad,You all are in our prayers.”
“Tony & family, we were very sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“All our lives have been enriched with your presence, Bill. Carol, I will continue to be by your side! “
“We were sad to hear of Bill’s passing but our grief is lightened to know he went home to be with Jesus. What blessings he brought to many with his singing and guitar playing. And what joy it was to be around him and share a conversation. He will be greatly missed. Carol, you are in our prayers and, in time, may the sadness and grief you feel turn to precious memories. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Bill will be missed greatly. That warm smile was contagi ous and away time for a quick chat. “
“Very sorry for loss.”
“My love and prayers are with you! Bill is with his Lord and Saviour and with his heavenly family now. We will all miss him!”
“Billy Jo & Family, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep positive. “
“We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Trent. Our Thoughts and Prayers to all of his Family.”
“Carol, I am so sorry, know that he is in better place now with our Heavenly Father. I will surely miss his Hugs Sunday mornings. You and your family will be in my prayers.”
“Billie Jo & Family, Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Carol & family, I’ll miss getting my hug from Bill on Sunday morning. I pray that you will always remember his smile and loving ways. Take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and no longer in pain.”
“Billi Jo & Dave, I am so sorry for your loss treasure the memories. He is now at peace and watching over you from above. “
“Billie Jo, Roger and Tony, So sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I couldn’t be home to be with you.”
“He was a very special person and I know he will be missed by many. The many times he played and sang to comfort others in their time of need was wonderful. Now he will be playing his quitar and singing as a beautiful angel. “
“Billie Jo, Roger, and Family I’m so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time God Bless!”
“So sorry for your loss, Your Dad was one of the finest Gentlemen,i knew,God Bless”
“Roger, Billie Jo, and Tony. So sorry for your loss. My prayers and love are with your family at this time”