Mr. Richard Dent, 83, beloved husband of 47 years of the late Freda “Mary” Nealous Dent, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis J. Tanksley officiating. Interment to follow at Second Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Dent was born to the late Mr. Tommie Dent, Sr. and the late Lula B. McCladdie Dent on October 25, 1934 in Columbia County. He attended the public schools of Columbia County. Mr. Dent retired from Sears after 40 years of service. He enjoyed the Golden Agers Luncheons at Elim Baptist Church, the Rosemont Association, and attending Sears Roebuck retired employees’ monthly luncheon meetings.
Mr. Dent accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He served many years of dedicated service to his church as a Deacon, an usher, and a member of the Male Chorus. Mr. Dent was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Rosemont Association and a member of the Deacons Union.
Mr. Dent leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Douglas Dent of Evans, GA, and Eric (Andrea) Dent of Martinez, GA; daughter, Kathie D. (Darius) Holt of Macon, GA; five grandchildren, Tevin Middleton of North Augusta, SC, Michael Dent, Breauna Dent of Martinez, GA, Lauren Holt, and Dylan Holt of Macon, GA; two sisters, Mary Lou Bussey of Augusta, GA, and Ella Frank of Ontario, CA; five godchildren, Anthony Howard, Jazzmina Pollard, Napolean Pollard, Jr., LaManda P. Bennett, and LaTrella Boyd of Augusta, GA; five sisters-in-law, Inez Dent, Helen Johnson, Carrie Dent of Evans, GA, Gladys (Robert) Sanders of Sanford, NC, and Ann (Ellis) Johnson of Augusta, GA; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Dent will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until service time. Pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church.