JOHN BRENT

ULYSSES – John Francis Brent, 82, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City.

He was born on January 3, 1942 to Ola LeRoy and Helen Elizabeth (Weethee) Brent.

He married Janice Irene Troxel on December 23, 1962. She preceded him in death.

He was an accomplished musician. He could hear something and play it in his own style and style on the organ, piano or his chosen instrument, the accordion.

He lived out his final years at the Manor of the Plains in Dodge City and enjoyed daily visits from his girlfriend, Shelia.

He loved flowers and kept the pots full.

Survivors include three children: Cheryl James and husband, Charles, Conroe, Texas, Gregg Brent and wife, Sandra, Nokomis, Fla., and Shelia Eichman and husband, Laverne, Dodge City; sister, Roma Dorain York, Ft. Smith, Ark.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, with one due in August.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Orman Brent, William Leroy Brent and David Owen Brent; and sister, Irene Lucille Branham.

o Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Garnand Funeral Home, with Chaplain David Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow at Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses.

Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Garnand Funeral Home in Ulise.

Memorials are suggested to the Manor of the Plains Activity Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.