Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, he was a son of Grant and Molly Trent. Mr. Trent was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Mr. Trent is preceded in death by his wife Donna, and is survived by his sons Thomas G. Trent and David L. (Jeni) Trent and his daughter Teresa G. Trent. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Travis, Natalie, Lauryn, Hannah and Kalyen, his brothers, Lowell and Roger Trent, his sister Bonnie Roberts and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.