John Theodore Dent
March 16, 1951 ~ April 20, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM 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 Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
John T. Dent, 62, of Great Mills, MD, died peacefully, on April 20, 2013, in his home. Born on March 16, 1951, in Montgomery, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer F. Dent, Sr., and Joan Marie Wilson Dent. John married the love of his life Kathie L. Henry Dent on May 11, 1974. John is also survived by his children; Kay Marie Dent Bennett, Betsy Ann Dent, and Crystal Lynn Dent Grimes, 8 grandchildren; Tiffany Nicole, Megan Elizabeth, Emily Renee, Lillian Renee, Mackenzie Grace, Steven Tyler, Arthur Robert, and Erik Andrew, and 1 great grandson Nathan Preston. John is also survived by his siblings; Elmer F. Dent, Jr. of Providence, RI, Catherine B. Dent Behanna of Myrtle Beach, SC, Teresa D. Dent Gibson of Conway, SC, and Cora Irene Dent Hart of Pueblo, CO. In addition, Mr. Dent had numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Francine M. Deinlein, 2 nephews, and 1 niece. Mr. Dent received his education in the Charles County School system. His life’s work was carpentry, construction, and he was a perfectionist to always doing the job well. Mr. Dent passion was the great outdoors, and he was an avid fisherman. He could always be found on the water fishing, crabbing, and oystering, he would be in his element. Mr. Dent adored, and loved his family always putting them first in his life. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on April 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Lexington Park Baptist Church Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
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“I am so very sad that my Brother John (Teddy-Bear) has passed away. He is with God now/a much better place. My heart aches for him. I love him and miss him dearly.”
“Kathy and the Dent Family, Mr. Dent and his family were our neighbors for many years. Always had a helping hand. Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this sad time of sorrow.”
“So sorry to hear. He was a good friend My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless You.”
“Kathy, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. “
“To the Dent family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.”
“Crystal, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“To the Dent family, I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you all. “
“Kathy, Kay, Betsy and Crystal I am so very sorry for your enormous loss. I miss my brother so much, and am grateful that he had so much love and support through his illness. You all were always there for him. He truly always put his family first as you all always made sure John was first in your lives. You can be very proud of how you took care of him and even during his funeral you were amazing in your commitment to make sure everything was perfect and that he was comfortable. God bless you all as you mourn his passing. I love you all so much and am continuing to keep you in daily prayers.”
“I will really miss my uncle a lot it tears my heart out that I never got to see him in last few years.We always had a plan to go fishing together.That didn’t work out,but I will see him in heaven.”