James Clinton Dent, 94, of Winfield, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at Country Villa Care Home, Buffalo.
Born Nov. 9, 1921 in South Charleston, he was a son of the late Chap and Effie Smith Dent. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Hamilton, Lewis, Chapman, Joseph and Elizabeth; his grandson, Brian McNeal; and his great-grandson, Ethan Wiersma.
He was a retired operator from Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston, and was a member of Nitro Moose Lodge No. 565. He was also an avid pool player, playing in several tournaments. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II, landing on the beach in Normandy.
Surviving are his children, Brenda Jo Davis (Clarence) of Winfield and Stephen Dent of Hurricane; niece, Betty McMillian (Harold) of Aiken, S.C.; nephew, David Dent of St. Albans; granddaughter, Tonya Wiersma of Scott Depot; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan and Gabriel Wiersma; his companion of 35 years, Gladys Bailey of Buffalo; and his buddy, Darrell Edwards of South Charleston.
There will be no formal service at this time. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.
The family would like to thank Cindy and the staff of Country Villa Care Home for their care and compassion during his short stay, and request contributions be made to them in his honor at P.O. Box 717, Buffalo, WV 25033.
Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is honored to serve the Dent family.