James Lamar Dent – 76
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Eston Dent and Clois Durrance Crosby. He spent his entire career working as a Commercial Truck Driver. JL enjoyed being around people, fishing and riding his golf cart around Lakeland. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Chapman; brothers: Earl Dent, Billy Dent and George Dent.
Survivors include his son, Byron Dent (Angie) of Lake Park, Georgia; son, Jamie Dent (Luchelle) of Lakeland, Georgia;daughter, Regina Dent of Lakeland, Georgia; grandchildren: Brandon Dent, Emma Dent, Susan Dent, Brittany Hart (Cody), Dustin Dent (Brianna Haley), Dasia Dent, Brayle Thomas, Tyler Stracener, Landen Stracener; great grandchildren: Everyleigh, Nova, Huxlee, Jada; sister, JoAnn Stone (RJ) of Lakeland, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
As per his wishes, he will be cremated and the family will receive friends at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Dent Residence, 64 East Talley Avenue, Lakeland, Georgia, 31635. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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