Robert Lee Brent

Robert Lee Brent, of Manassas, Virginia transitioned to his new life in heaven at the age 82 on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1941, in Herndon, Virginia, the second child born to Robert and Elva Ornetta (Cooper) Brent. Robert was married for 57 years to Myra Rebecca Buchanan, whom he “first laid eyes on” during a rival high school football game between Jennie Dean, where Myra attended, and Luther Jackson, where Robert attended. Robert fell in love with “those green eyes,” 63 years ago, and he and Myra enjoyed raising two children, Tammie, and Steve. Robert graduated from Luther Jackson High School, Merrifield, Virginia in 1960. He served in the United States Army in Germany until he was honorably discharged on February 7, 1966. He was subsequently employed by DC Transit (now WMATA/Metro) as a bus driver. Robert then became part owner of S & B Autobody in Yorkshire, VA where he worked in autobody repair. He left autobody repair to become a claims adjuster for Traveler’s Insurance Company until he retired in the mid-1990’s to join independent adjusters, Goodman, Gable & Gould, for several years. Robert never truly retired and he continued to work for Neighbor Care pharmacy. Then most recently he enjoyed landscaping and snow removal. Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church, Manassas, Virginia, where he enjoyed serving as a member of the Culinary Ministry. He loved preparing and partaking in great meals, and was a master griller, meat carver and meal planner. Robert delighted in spending time with his family, sharing a meal, laughing, talking, playing games, reminiscing, and sharing family photos. He was exceptionally talented in auto body work, wood working, and furniture refinishing rendering beautiful creations from what some may deem beyond repair. Robert loved the sound of a car engine; it was music to his ears. He could identify any make, model, and year of a car by the unique details and sound of each vehicle. He was known to accompany family members to the car dealership to ensure a good deal. Robert also enjoyed riding motorcycles, accumulating over 66,000 miles on his Honda Gold Wing, and attending his Grandson’s baseball and lacrosse games. Robert was a courageously kind man, with a heart for helping others. If he could help you, he did. He was a husband who deeply loved his wife, a father who fiercely loved his children, a grandfather who absolutely adored his grandchildren, a brother who cherished his siblings and a lovingly kind friend to many. Robert leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Myra B. Brent, Daughter Tammie B. Howard (Michael), Son Steve L. Brent, Grandchildren Chantal C. Hawel and Ashton M. A. Howard, Great Grandson Milo M. R. Hawel, Sisters Helen E. Brent and Catherine L. Thompson, Brother Calvin L. Brent (Brenda), Sister-in-Law Brenda Minor (Michael), Father-in-Law Lawrence P. Buchanan, God Daughter, Kisha Bush, God Son’s Shedrick Bessent, Tyler Lloyd and a host of other beloved relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his Brother William A. Brent and Parents, Robert and Elva Brent. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly ask that donations be made to the Jubilee Association of Maryland in memory of Robert Lee Brent. Jubilee is a disability support and services organization serving those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The Brent Family is grateful to Jubilee for providing over 30 years of support for Robert’s Son, Steve. Please access the following website and click on Donate in the upper right corner to donate: https://www.jubileemd.org Family and friends will gather for a Visitation on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Viewing will be held for one hour prior to funeral services. Burial and Military Honors will then take place at 12:30 PM at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd., Triangle, VA 22172. A Repast will then be held back at First Baptist Church.

Robert Lee Brent

October 3, 1941 - October 19, 2023