07/08/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Alfred Trent.
John Alfred Trent departed this life on July 6, 2026, at home in North Carolina with his loving wife, Ana “Mini”, of 54 plus years by his side. He was born on November 19, 1936, in Rustburg, Va. - the proud son of the late John Floyd Trent and Josephine Lewis Trent.
John was educated in the public school system in Campbell County VA where he graduated from Rustburg High. After graduation, he moved to the “Big Apple”, New York City, to live with his sister Juanita, her husband, Henry and their two sons, William Jr. and Stanley, whom they considered the older brother, not as Uncle Bill, to which the Trent family refers to him even today.
John’s professional quest started out in New York City’s Garment District for several years but John’s defining moment was when he landed a job as Manager of the Communication Department at E.J. Korvettes’ Headquarters for 15 years. He then transitioned to Phillip Morris Headquarters in NYC in its Communications Department, until retirement in 1994. Still willing to offer his skillset where needed, John found the next phase of his professional life as a Computer Programmer at New Jersey State’s Higher Education Division, from which he, once, again retired in 2006.
John enjoyed bowling. John was on the bowling team with Phillip Morris and NJ State. He was also on the neighborhood bowling team when he moved to NC. John really enjoyed the family vacations, car trips across the country, and visiting many states. A little-known fact, John didn’t like flying unless he was going to Las Vegas, Mexico, or Puerto Rico. He loved any time he could get with his family. John embraced Latin culture, its cuisine, music and traditions. He loved dancing merengue, salsa, etc. He enjoyed playing dominoes with his two brothers-in-law and several friends. They started a dominoes club and would travel to alternate homes once a month to play. John was a Die-Hard Dallas Cowboys fan, no matter where they ranked.
John was a proud veteran of the US Army 1963-1966 serving as a Communication Specialist. He was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant.
John was preceded in death by five siblings, Francis Trent, Margaret Trent Colander, Walter “Bunny” Trent, Aileen Trent and Juanita Trent Stone and three brothers-in-law, Archie Collander Sr., Alfred Woodson Sr. and William Stone Sr.
John is survived by his wife and partner Ana “Mini”; sons, Victor Darrin (Melissa) and Derek Dean (Dawn); grandchildren, Victor Dean (Paloma), Danielle, Nicolas, Haley and Brandon; great grandsons, Dominic John and baby to be; two siblings, Evelyn Woodson and Rita Trent both of Rustburg, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John will always be remembered as the perfect husband, partner, family man, uncle, brother, POPPOP and friend.
Rest In Peace, JAT
A funeral service will be held 1pm Friday, July 17, 2026 at Community Funeral Home. The family is receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place 11am Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the Lewis-Trent Family Cemetery, Rustburg.
Community Funeral Home directing
