James Harold Dent, Sr., age 68, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Southeastern Health of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on July 10, 1945 to the late Elias Dent. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Dent, of the home; his mother, Hazel Davis Dent, of Fairmont; four sons, James Harold Dent, Jr. and wife, Donna, of Fairmont, John Gregory Dent, of Fairmont, Michael Lynn Dent, of the home, and William Jerome Dent and wife, Torie, also of Fairmont; two daughters, Terria Denise Dent and Michalaya Lee Dent, both of Fairmont; one brother, Garon Dent and wife, Jill, of Orrum; one sister, Wanda Hunt, of Fairmont; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 3:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.