Obituary: Jerry Trent, 77, Bardstown
Jerry Trent, 77, of Bardstown, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at U of L Jewish Hospital. He was born June 25, 1947 in Chaplin.
He retired from G.E. after 36 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He was crafty and enjoyed working around the house, old cars, and telling stories. He liked disco music and roller skating. He loved his grandchildren and cats.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mable Boyd; one nephew, Curtis J. Apollos; and one cousin, Donnie Mattingly.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Trent; one daughter, Crystal Trent; one son, Jerry Trent Jr.; one sister, Brenda Apollos; six grandchildren, Kevin Trent, Jared Trent, Ashley (Brett) Gordon, Dayla (Cody) Trent, Chelsey (Sam) Martter, Carley “D” (Dominick) Shofner; two great-grandchildren, Johnny Wayne Trent and Thomas Martter; and one nephew, Lex Apollos.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Highland Memory Gardens.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, and 8-10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may go towards services.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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