of Little Rock, AR
December 17, 1935 - May 21, 2024
Howard Trent, of Little Rock, passed away at home on May 21, 2024. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Batesville, Arkansas.
Howard was a man of strong Christian faith. He exhibited his faith through a life of prayer, especially for his family. His children remember seeing him kneeling at an old green couch praying daily when they were young. Howard literally wore out his Ryrie Study Bible through years of study. He was an amazingly selfless person. He always put others' interests ahead of his own. Howard lived life in a way that inspired people, especially his children and grandchildren.
Howard worked hard for his family. He sold insurance for almost seventy years until his children finally convinced him to ''retire'' when he turned eighty-seven. He loved people and was really funny. He was the king of the one-liners, and he made everyone he met laugh. In his last days, Howard spent many days in the hospital, but that did not stop him from blessing the people around him. His caregivers consistently told Howard's children, ''We just love your Dad.'' This was a typical reaction from people Howard encountered. He just made people feel good. Howard's wife, Donnie preceded him in her entrance to heaven. They were rarely apart and loved spending time together antiquing. He missed her every day, and no doubt is celebrating with her now.
Howard is survived by four children, Terry Woolard and her husband Robert, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Keith Trent and his wife, Lucy, of Charlotte, North Carolina, David Trent and his wife, Lisa, of Little Rock, and Steve Trent and his wife Katy, of Dallas, Texas. He was blessed with ten grandchildren, RJ and Ryan (Lily) Woolard, Garrett (Taylor) and Wilson (Martha) Trent, Carter (Mercedes) and Avery Trent, and Josie, Evie, Baker and Rush Trent, and six great grandchildren, Grayson and Gracie Woolard and Eden, Liam, Charlotte and Lucy Trent. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Layman Trent.
Howard's funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, AR with Brother Paul Holderfield, Jr. and Pastor Ryan Woolard officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service from 12 to 12:45 pm at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114.
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10 Condolence(s)
David Love
Sunday, June 2, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of Howard. I always enjoyed my time with him. His humor and authenticity always permeated the room. Please rest in peace. You will be missed.
David
RONNY BROWN
Friday, May 31, 2024
HI DAVID and FAMILY: Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with your Dad about his flea market products for sale and we had a common interest considering that I am from his town of Batesville, Ar. It is comforting to know that he is a Christian and Christians get to spent Eternity in Heaven that is so magnificent that the streets are paved with GOLD. God Bless all the Family.
Janet Williams
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you cherish precious memories and celebrate his wonderful legacy —- a life well-lived!
Triumph Insurance Group
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Allen Thornton
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Prayers for you all through this difficult time.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2nd Corinthians 1:3-4
Cheryl Hudson
Monday, May 27, 2024
Terry and family, I am so sorry for your loss but he is healed and happy in Heaven. I pray for peace in your time of hurt. Love u
Martin Family
Monday, May 27, 2024
Mr. Trent was a wonderful neighbor to everyone on Heatherbrae Circle, especially to my parents. Prayers for the entire Trent Family. I know he will be missed.
Chuck Sitton
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Blessed to have known this great man. So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grand Dad. May he fly high with our Lord and Savior.
Lonnie and Susie Burrow
Friday, May 24, 2024
We’ve known Howard forever. Great guy and funny too.
Sorry for your loss.
Jesse Everett
Friday, May 24, 2024
Sorry for your loss