James Lewis Dent Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Lewis Dent of Springfield, Illinois, born in Midnight, Mississippi, who passed away on February 15, 2022 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lewis Dent to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Dent and Laura Young; his wife Lizzie Cutler-Dent; his sisters, Walterine Pickett, Lucille Wallace, Betty Jean Green, Honey Green and Ann Green; and his children, Catherine Dent, Isaiah Dent, Lee Dester Dent, Michael Dent and John Lee Jefferson (Marty) of Louisville, KY.
He is survived by: his siblings, Claud Dent (Normetta) of Detroit, MI and Edna Lampkin of Midnight, MS; and his children, James Dent (Shy) of Belzoni, MS, Billy Dent of Silver City, MS, Clard Ell Cross Sr. of Greenville, MS, Lil Ricky Dent of Springfield, IL, Sam Dent (Angie) of Springfield, IL, Georgia Mae Palmer of Detroit, MI, Patricia Smith of Belzoni, MS, Tammy Sue Daily of Las Vegas, NV, Brinda Crawford (Willie K.) of Springfield, IL, Rosemary Dent of Springfield, IL, Michelle Dent (Alonzo Bolden) of Springfield, IL, Ann Marie Dent (Arthur Sanders) of Springfield, IL and Mechelle Martin of Springfield, IL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, Granchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Great Great-Grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Visitation:9:00am-10:00am, Service:10:00am-11:00am Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories 1520 East Washington Street Springfield, IL 62703, Interment, Oak Ridge Cemetery CDC guidelines will be followed FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE.
