Justin Ronald Bent, son of Vicki Christensen (Johnson) and Joseph Bent, was born on July 12,1983. He was raised in Battle Creek, MI and Fort Myers, FL, along with his sister Amanda Bent and brother Joseph Bent II. Justin graduated from Fort Myers High School in 2002. He also attended Keiser University for criminal law studies. Justin was a Master Carpenter and was very passionate about the work he did. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed days on the boat and at the beach. He referred to riding his newly purchased motorcycle as his “freedom” and would take long road trips, including to his dream destination recently of Key Largo. His heart belonged to his daughters and he anticipated every moment spent with them.
Mr. Bent adored and is survived by two lovely daughters by the same amount of marriages, Alexa Bent (mother Megan Walk) and Kaleigh “Bugs” Bent (mother Chelsea Bent). Both parents, Vicki Christensen and Joseph Bent along with stepfather and lifelong friend, Paul Christensen. Loving sister Amanda Bent, and devoted brother Joseph Bent II. Loyal and dedicated nephews Darian Bent and Karris Baldwin. Maternal Grandfather Ronald Hackler and Paternal Grandmother Shirley Bent. Maternal aunt Cindy Miller (Tim Miller) maternal uncles Clifton “Pete” Johnson,Terry Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Robbie Johnson. Paternal aunt Phyllis Hale (Tim Hale) and paternal uncles Paul Bent, Michael Bent and Phil Bent. Special maternal cousin, Kristi Duryea. He was preceded in death by maternal cousin Jason Duryea, Maternal Grandmother Shirley Hackler, Maternal Grandfather Clifton Johnson and Paternal Grandfather John Bent Sr.
Justin passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the young age of 35, due to the result of injuries received in a tragic traffic accident while he was riding his motorcycle.
Services will be held on March 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 283-0540.
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