Bernard Trent

Bernard Trent, 85, of Plainfield, passed away June 6, 2012. He was born November 7, 1926 to the late William and Weyburn (Dooley) Trent in Indianpolis, IN. Bernard was a 1944 graduate of Avon High School. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He started his career in 1943 unloading box cars at A&P Grocery retiring after 41 years as warehouse superintendent in 1984. He was also former co-owner of Trent Electric with his son, Bill, retiring in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Ellen (Wright) Trent; 3 sons, Steven E.(Bonnie), Robert A., and William E. Trent; 2 daughters, Shirley A. and Kathy M. Trent; brothers, Wendell (Joyce), Noble (Lois Jean), Ronald (Jean) and Bruce (Virginia) Trent; sister, Barbara (Bill) Furman; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melynda Trent, son, Brad Trent, granddaughter, Elizabeth Trent and brother, Kenneth Trent. He was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church, 800 Dan Jones Road, where services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 9, 2012. Visitation will also be at the church on Friday, June 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church. Burial, Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.