Henderson Winfield Trent

Henderson Winfield Trent, well known as "Jim" was born to the late Nathaniel Epps and Lillie Bland Trent in Cuberland, VA.  On April 16, 2020, he gained his wings and went to his heavenly home.  Jim attended Cumberland County Public Schools.  He was employed with various companies such as Covance, Waste Management and Cumberland County Public Schools.  He often talked about his road trips with the students.  His most passionate job of all was being a self-taught carpenter and being a "Jack of All Trades."  He was a very hardworking person and would help anyone in need.  Jim was baptized at an early age and joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church where he was an active and faithful member.  He served on the RMBC Male Chorus and the Trustee Board.  Jim was also the president of the Young Men Social Club of Cumberland County.  He enjoyed this very much and love getting people to go on their bus trips.

Jim was a loving, kind, and gentle hearted person that loved his family wholeheartedly.  He had a soft spot for the children in the community.  He was known by many names such as "Uncle Jim," "Trick", Dubey" and "Speak Easy."  He was proceeded in death by his parents, and along with 2 brothers, Curtis Trent and Andrew Lee Trent.  Jim leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Chanda Giles (Fred): 1 granddaughter, Briana Thornton: 4 sisters, Lillie Ann Wood (James, Sr.), Mary Louise Jackson, Sarah Trent, Annie Williams: 2 brothers, Herman Trent (Elaine), Eddie "Stoney" Trent (Leisa): a niece that he loved like a sister, Eurika Tyree (Conrad):2 other sister in laws, Alice Trent and Reba Allen: and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends: devoted friends, Doc "Red" Trent, James Lovick, Sherman Langhorne, and Nathan Branch.  Jim always carried a special place in his heart for the mother of his on and only daughter, Linda Mack Trent.

                                                                                    A CARPENTER'S HANDS

**A Carpenter's Hands hard working through life, Skilled with a hammer, saw, and a knife.  Softly caressed the wood that forms, With those he loved, both gentle and warm.  These hands did spread wide to welcome God's Son.  A Carpenter's Hands worked til the job was done**

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