Lawrence Edward Dent's Obituary
Lawrence Edward Dent, age 90, of Tavares passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014. He was born June 20, 1924 in Spray, North Carolina and moved to Lake County in 1987 from Orlando. He honorably served in the Army in World War II and upon completion of his service gained employment as a used car salesman. He subsequently worked for the United States Postal Service from which he retired in 1989. The company of good books, friends and family allowed him to enjoy the success of 25 years of retirement. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Delcie Barkdoll Dent, earlier this year. Survivors include his children Daniel (Joanne Baust) Dent of San Antonio, Texas and Debbie (Christopher) Catron of Bristow, Virginia and his grandchildren; Mitch Catron, Jessica Dent, Zack Catron and Jason Dent. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 11:00AM until 12:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12:00PM. Mr. Dent will be taken to Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, Virginia (276-694-3145) for interment in Union Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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