Jerry Franklin Brents

1960 ∼ 2019

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Jerry Franklin Brents I, 59, of Hardin, passed away August 19, 2019, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston. He was born March 20, 1960, in Liberty, TX to the late Thomas Boyd Brents and Jewel Marie Perkins. Jerry recently retired from driving big rig trucks for many years. It was his passion ever since he laid eyes on an 18 wheeler when he was a young boy. He enjoyed fishing and online games with his good friend, Rip. Family meant the world to Jerry, and he loved spending time with them, especially his grandchildren, as he was affectionately known as Pawpaw.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Colleen

Those left to cherish Jerry's memory are his loving wife, Joyce Brents of Hardin; sons, Jerry Franklin Brents II, and Joseph Allen Alex and fiance' Jade Britt; daughter, Heather Denise Alex and fiance' Heath Dodson; brothers, Jeff Brents and wife Lee Ann of Liberty, Steve Brents and wife Margaret of Liberty, Rockey Brents of Liberty, and Rodney Brents of Liberty; sister, Yvonne Brents of Baytown; grandchildren, Ely Daylen Brents, Cayden Austin Smith, Bryson Cassidy, Kadieleigh Cassidy, Timothy Taylor Jr, Joseph Allen Alex Jr, and Bladen Rayne Alex; best friend, Robert Isaac "Rip" Pesnell; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

A service of remembrance will be Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Faith & Family Funeral Services, Inc. with Rev. Woody Sonnier officiating, interment will follow at Sam's Memorial Cemetery in Liberty. A gathering of Jerry's family and friends will be Friday, August 23, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. also at Faith & Family Funeral Services, Inc.

Honoring Jerry as pallbearers are Jerry F. Brents II, Joseph A. Alex, and Heath M. Dodson.

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Darlene Brents August 23, 2019

Jerry Franklin Brents

The Bensleys, Caninenbergs, Trobaughs & Dobbs Families August 23, 2019

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Jk August 23, 2019

Rest in peace my friend. JK

Tracie Martinez August 23, 2019

Jerry was a very sweet guy! Whenever our customers got to know Jerry they would ask for him! He will be missed by all and by myself! Rest In Peace Jerry

Jenny Bannister August 23, 2019

I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry at Targa. He was one of my drivers and was the best!! Rest in Peace Jerry.

Ashley Pesnell Rios August 22, 2019

Jerry has been a part of our lives for as far as I can remember. Every time I saw him, he would say “hey, little girl!” I can hear his voice ringing in my ears. My dad, Rip, met Jerry when they both drove 18-wheelers. I remember countless hours of them playing online video games together. After Daddy died exactly 10 months before Jerry, Jerry gave me the best memory I could ever have of him: he walked me down the aisle in my daddy’s place. I will never forget Jerry, and I will always love him for his kindness, but most especially for being the BEST friend my dad ever had. We love you, Jerry Brents!!! — the Pesnell family

Esperanza Morales August 22, 2019

I met Jerry when we were Dynegy that later became Targa. He was very funny and very smart. He explained his work to me very well that helped me thru out my career and I thank him for that. I will miss you dearly. Enjoy the afterlife continue to move onward to the kingdom of eternity. If Brownie is already in heaven be sure to find each other...