The Times West Virginian

Obituaries

August 7, 2012

Virgil Scott Trent

Virgil Scott Trent, 38, of Shinnston, died Saturday (Aug. 4, 2012) at his residence.  

He was born Sept. 25, 1973 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Harry and Louella Irene “Tootie” Hardesty Trent.

Scott is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Steve Davis, Greensboro, N.C., and Becky and Brian Minor, Bridgeport; a half brother and sister-in-law, Grant and JoEllen of West Union; nephews: Brandon and Travis Minor, Tyler Davis; a niece, Nicole Davis; great nieces and great nephew: Rossalynn Davis, Katelynn Minor, and Trent Davis; his aunts: Helen Knight of West Milford and Donna Cullen of North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Lynda Jenkins.

Scott was an active and dedicated member of the Worthington Volunteer Fire Department, which he loved very much.  He also enjoyed riding horses, four wheelers and hunting.  He was a kind and generous person and loved children. He was mentioned on the Paul Harvey radio show, as well as local newspapers, as the fireman who went down a 30 foot well to rescue a dog. He grew up in the North Shinnston Baptist Church.

Friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 S. Pike St., Shinnston, from 4-9 p.m. today and from 11 to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Interment will be in the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, with a full fireman’s funeral procession. Arrangements entrusted to Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington. www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com.

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