Howell Watkins Trent, Sr.

Mr. Howell Watkins Trent, Sr. of Halifax County passed away September 21, 2016.  He was born in Halifax County on September 7, 1939 and was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Herman Watkins Trent and the late Lila Mae Powell Trent. He was married to his devoted wife Ann Hazelwood Trent who survives.   He was a member of South Boston Church of God and an employee of Yancey Wholesale for over 50 years.     Mr. Howell Watkins Trent, Sr. is survived by: His Wife Ann Hazelwood Trent of the home One Daughter Sandra Trent Epps One Son John A. Trent and wife Amanda Five Grandchildren Two Great Grandchildren One Sister Elizabeth T. Cole One BrotherRadford Trent   ***Preceded in death by*** His Parents Herman W. Trent and Lila Mae Powell Trent One Son Howell “Hal” Trent, Jr. One Brother Curtis Trent     Memorial service will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at South Boston Church of God with the Rev. T. Wayne Daniels and Rev Rick Stigile officiating.   The family will receive friends Friday, September 23, 2016 one hour prior to the service at the South Boston Church of God and other times at his home of 443 Periwinkle Circle, South Boston, VA.   For memorials please consider Halifax Christian School, 3098 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592 or God’s Pit Crew, 2499 N. Main Street, Danville, VA 24540.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.