Frank Brent

April 29, 1934 - January 9, 2022

Major Frank Brent, Ret. (USAF) passed away at age 87 on January 9, 2022 after an acute illness. Born April 29th, 1934 in Virginia, Frank joined the Air Force after completing high school. He also served with the State of Georgia, and the Federal government. Frank was a loving and devoted husband, and father and was preceded in death by his wife Pat. He is survived by two children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The foundation of Frank’s character was his faith in God. It is everything that sustained him through life’s challenges. His life, faith and eternity with God is celebrated by his family. His love of flying with the Air Force is recognized with his favorite poem by John Gillespie Magee: Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air… Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew – And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. A memorial service will be at 11 am Friday February 18th, 2022 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home. Live stream of the service will be available and online condolences may be left at mayeswarddobbins.com Contributions in Frank’s honor can be made in loving memory to Wounded Warrior Project.