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William Robert “Bob” Trent, 73, of Morganton, NC, died Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on May 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Grant William Trent and Annie Lee Cobb Trent Smith.
He was a US Marine Corps Veteran and volunteered with Toys for Tots. He was a simple man who loved being outside.
Bob is survived by his sister, Rita Trent DeVinney; nephew, Trent DeVinney; great-niece, Madison; and great-nephews, Cooper and Andrew.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a half-sister, Marva Alder.
A private graveside service will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Bob was a kind, generous and wonderful person. He was smart, and also had a comical side. Prayers for his family...RIP my friend...
Bob was a good friend for many years. He will surely be missed by many of us. R.I.P. BOB
Bob was a good friend we went to school together he always was friendly and was one of the funniest guys you would ever meet we all called him punchboard RIP my friend
So sorry for your loss I knew Bob for many years he was a nice and kind man .If you ever met him, he never forgot who you was and you didn't forget him as well Will be Praying for the Family Bless you all