William James Brent II was born 10/23/72 in Columbus, MS and passed away 01/12 /15 in Springfield, MO. Billy was preceded in death by father Michael, five uncles, and a maternal grandmother Gert. Billy was survived by a number of family and friends: daughter Olivia and her mother Esther; grandparents Jim and Pat; mother Monica; brother Jeff and niece Paeson; sisters Courtney, Brooke, and Porscha; numerous other relatives, friends, former coaches and teammates, and congregation members. Billy was a gifted and an accomplished athlete, who possessed an ability to coach other athletes while making it fun and improving skill set. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising animals, and attending church. His greatest joy in life was his daughter Olivia. He enjoyed the little moments in life, especially with her. Many friends expressed the invaluable support and encouragement Billy provided to them when it was needed most. “You have been the one encounter in my life that can never be repeated” – Ayn Rand His laughter and free spirit will be remembered by all those who knew him.
Memorial services will be at 6:00 P.M. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with visitation following the service. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 17, 2015.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Olivia Brent education fund, which was started by her grandfather Michael: BluCurrent Credit Union 1770 W. Sunset St. Springfield, MO 65807