of Conway, AR
October 25, 1942 - November 1, 2023
Charles Bradford "Brad" Trent, age 81, of Conway, AR passed away on November 1, 2023. He was born October 25, 1942 in Conway to the late Charles William "Bud" Trent and Delores Bradford Trent. He was a member of the First Nazarene Church.
Brad, in co-ownership with his brother, Barry, operated Trent Consulting and Investing and Trent Management Group, both of Conway and Allied Supply of Little Rock, AR.
Brad graduated from Conway High School in 1960 and attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas) from 1960-1963. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving as a combat engineer in the United States Army from 1967-1969. He received an Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and an honorable discharge.
Brad began working part-time at age ten in his family's business, Conway Sheet Metal Co., where as an adult he was a journeyman. He enjoyed lifelong interests in motorcycles, sailing and traveling through the United States and Europe with his wife, Sherry.
Brad is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry Dean Trent; one daughter, Michelle Trent Roberts; two grandchildren, Zakary Jones and Calyn Roberts of Conway; two great-granddaughters, Braelyn Jones and Brooklyn Roberts both of Conway. He is also survived by his brother, Barry Trent (Susan) of Conway; nephews Bryan Trent (Dawne) of Greenbrier, John Trent of Nashville, Elliot Smith and Jasper Harley both of Conway; nieces, April Trent, Paige Harley (Josh) and Morgan Trent all of Conway and many other relatives as well as friends and associates. He was preceded in death by his father, C.W. "Bud" Trent and his mother, Dolores Trent.
Visitation will be held from 10-11:00am Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at Crestlawn Memorial Park following the visitation. Pallbearers will be Barry Trent, Bryan Trent, John Trent, Dennis Gunter, Henry Barkman and DJ Waller. Pastor Larry Grubbs will officiate.
The family extends special gratitude to CRMC ICU nurses and Dr. Eric Woodard, Dr. Tyrone Lee and Dr. Keith Schluterman. Condolences may be offered in the online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made to the Conway Regional Health Foundation, Cardiovascular Clinic, CRMC ICU or Cardio Rehabilitation at www.conwayregional.org/donations, Conway Regional Medical Center, 2210 Robinson Avenue, Conway, AR 72034.
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19 Condolence(s)
Gene Spears
Monday, December 11, 2023
George Paulos
Monday, December 11, 2023
Mrs. Dean-Trent. I am so sorry for your loss..My thoughts are with you.. George
Bernie and Judy Porter
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Sherry we are so sorry for Brad’s passing. You and the family are in our prayers.
Linda Slyrme
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Sherry and family, May God give you strength during these difficult times.
Ann Peters
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Sherry, David and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marc and Tammy Kleczka
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Sherry
Sorry for your and the family's loss.
Prayers
Shonna Battles
Friday, November 3, 2023
Sherry and family. We are so sorry to hear about Brad. We were just talking about calling you guys to go to dinner. I sure wish we would have done it sooner. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve &Elaine Ward
Friday, November 3, 2023
Dear Trent Family, We are so sad to see this!! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Jimmy &Sharon Hooten
Friday, November 3, 2023
Sherry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Brad will be missed.
Brenda Fry
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sherry, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. May your faith and your memories sustain you during this sad time.
Brenda Fry
Vicki Jackson
Thursday, November 2, 2023
To Sherry and Family, I’m so sorry for for your loss. Brad was a good man and I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts will be with you in the days to come. May God Bless and Keep All of You. Forever your friend,
Vicki
Glynita Wilson
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sherry, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I pray God will give you strength through this difficult time.
Debi
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sherry, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ruth Anne Fulmer
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sherry, so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and your family.
Betty Sue White
Thursday, November 2, 2023
You are in my prayers, Sherry. May the Lord give you comfort and peace at this time.
Tim Starkey
Thursday, November 2, 2023
to the entire Trent Family [whom I have known for years] I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers
Patricia Bruckner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers .
Bob Barham
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sherry and Family:
So sorry to learn of this news. Keeping you all in thought and prayer. God Bless.
Cindy Beckman
Thursday, November 2, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for you all.