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William "Bill" Brent

1928 - 2024

BORN

1928

DIED

2024

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Oakley Cook Funeral Home

2223 Volunteer Parkway

Bristol, Tennessee

William Brent Obituary

JOHNSON CITY - William "Bill" Brent, age 95 of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Johnson City.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jean Vandergrift Brent; his stepsons, Scott and Stephen Boggs; a very special granddaughter who was dear to his heart, Ellie Boggs as well as a host of many of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends left behind to cherish his memory.

A memorial service to honor Bill's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, with Pastor Paul Helphinstine officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery no later than 1:50 P.M. The Brent family will receive friends at the church after 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, in loving memory of Bill.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.oakley-cook.com. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620 (423-764-7123) is honored to serve the Brent family during this difficult time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jan. 19, 2024.

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Tonya Thomaa

January 22, 2024

Bill was always the most optimistic friendly man I have ever known. He always had a smile on his face and I´m sure he still does!

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