Raymond William Dent, Maj Ret. departed this earthly realm on Friday evening  December 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Roosevelt and Hazel Rose Dent in Newark, NJ on September 6, 1940. He was raised by his grandparents Rolen and Eliza Griffin in Freehold, NJ.

Ray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gale Curtis Dent, two children; Son, Raymond Daniel Dent (Johnnie) Daughter, Bridget Dent Johnson.

Nine Grandchildren: Brittany Dent, Jessica Consterdine (Marc), Briana Johnson, Ciara Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Caylan Hill Jr, Haley Gentry, Antriel Dimetroff and Walter Raymond Ross. Seven Great-grandchildren: Michias Johnson, Aiden Consterdine, JaCobi Johnson, Raegyn Giles, Poppy Consterdine, Kailee Kelly and Ari Hill.

Two Bonus Grandchildren: Tianna Muhammad and Arianna Muhammad

He is predeceased by his daughter, Carmen Annette Dent Gentry, and great grandson Caylan Jamal Hill Jr. Ray attended North Carolina A&T and graduate d from Tarkio College, Missouri in The BootStrap program, with a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. He entered the army in October 1963, and retired in November 1983. Ray was ordained as a deacon in 1977, at Edgefield Baptist Church, Clarksville, Tn. He was ordained as an Elder at Connection Church, Hinesville, Ga in 2005.

Services for Mr. Dent
Viewing:
Sunday, January 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Connection Church, 115 Patriot Trail, Hinesville, GA 31313

Final Service:
Monday, January 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Location: Connection Church, 115 Patriot Trail, Hinesville, GA 31313

Committal Service:
Monday, January 6, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Location: Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 8819 US Hwy 301, Glennville, GA 30427