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James Archie Jent, 66

James Archie Jent, age 66, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away March 23, 2009, at Macon County General Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Thurs., March 26, 2009 from the Haysville Cemetery with Brother George Reece officiating. Interment followed in the Haysville Cemetery.

James Archie Jent was born to the late Wiley Davison and Bessie Elizabeth Marsh Jent on Nov. 24, 1942. Besides his parents; brothers, Richard Odell Jent and Ottis Wilson Jent, also preceded him in death. James worked for Al Adams Distributing Company, in Houston, TX, as warehouse manager for fifteen years, before becoming disabled. He loved country and bluegrass gospel music.  James was of the Church of Christ Belief. He is survived by; brother, O. T. Jent of Lafayette, nephews, Michael Jent of Washington, OR, Ricky Jent, and Danny Jent both of Ind., Ricky Dale Jent of TX., nieces, Charlotte Price, and Brenda Sanfelit, both of TX.