Eddie Dent, Jr. Obituary (1945 - 2023)

Eddie's Story "The Reflections of an Amazing Life Well Spent" Precious Memories how they linger, how they flood my soul... The blessed existence of life on earth for Deacon Eddie Dent, Jr. began on July 16, 1945, when his parents Eddie Dent, Sr. and Mable Brown Dent gave birth to him in Youngstown, Ohio. Eddie accepted Christ at an early age in Youngstown, Ohio. Upon moving to Houston, Eddie attended McGee Chapel, Mt Corinth Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Daniel Edwards where he sang in the choir. Eddie was a founding member of True Faith Baptist church where he also sung in the choir, sung in a men's group with his brothers called the True Faith Singers, he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, he was ordained as a deacon under the leadership of Pastor Eric Prater. Eddie rededicated his life to Christ at True Faith and was rebaptize by Rev. Ira Coleman. He later attended Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles Gilford where he sang in the choir, taught the teenage boys bible study and vacation bible school. He was also a founding member of New Vision Fellowship, which he attended until death, under the leadership of Pastor Charles Gilford who ordained him as deacon in 2013. He sang in the choir, cleaned the church, and worked in whatever area he was needed. Eddie served well at all the churches he attended with joy; Eddie loved God with all his heart. He loved music and loved to sing gospel songs. Eddie attended North High School in Youngstown, Ohio. Upon completing high school Eddie enlisted in the US Navy where he served from 1965 - 1969 receiving an honorable discharge. After the Navy he remained in Norfolk, VA where he met and married Martha Dent, in that union he was blessed with five bonus children that he loved with all his heart. Eddie began his trucking career with Ecolochem Inc. in Norfolk, VA, a career he truly loved. Early 80's Ecolochem transferred Eddie to Houston, TX, where he met and married Veronica Fuller Dent; to that union two children were born. November of 1991 Eddie met who he considered the woman of his dream and the love of his life Jacqueline. Eddie and Jacqueline were united in holy matrimony on June 14, 1997. Eddie always said three is a charm. Eddie adored Jackie and would tell everyone who would listen how much he loved her; in that union he was blessed with three more bonus children whom he loved and loved him. Eddie was a father to many. Preceded in death, both parents, sisters, Diane Williams, Josephine Dent, and Elaine Dent, brothers; Frankie Lilly and Kenneth Dent, brothers-in-law, Minister Lenoard Williams, Sr. and George Dorsey Eddie leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 26 years Jacqueline Dent, five children, Sons: Darrell Teague (Kristy), Aurora, Colorado, Garcia Mitchell, Manchester, New Hampshire, Gerlyn Washington, III, Houston, TX, daughters; Rhonda Baldwin (Lamart),Blacklick, Ohio, LaKosta Moore (Jerry), Pearland, TX, Sherika Dent, Dallas, TX, Wyconda McWilliams (Kip). Missouri City, TX, Sharla Slater (Kendrick), Dallas, TX. Sisters; Lorraine Dorsey Gahanna, Ohio, Sheralyn Taylor, Phoenix, Arizona, Deborah Graham, Youngstown, Ohio. Brothers in law; Larry Bailey (Laura), Humble, TX, Darren Bailey (Andrea) Delhi, LA, sisters in law; Vivian Smith (Howard), Austin, TX, Doris Baines (James), Houston, TX, Brenda McKinzy (Bruce) Houston, TX, Vickey Miller (Kenneth) Houston, TX, Dewanna Ward (John) Houston, TX, Aunts, Lottie Lockett, Youngstown, Ohio, Alberta Brown Albans, New York, fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, bonus brother Tyrone Feagin. God daughters, Tomika Hudson, Houston, TX and Keauhna Bailey, Houston, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.