Celebrating the Life of Pastor Robert L. Dent

Pastor Robert L. Dent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, my name is Alison, a long-time friend of Michael Dent, and I’m fundraising on behalf of Pastor Dent's family. This memorial fund was created for those who are asking how they can help lend their support to the family. Your gracious donations will go directly to Michael Dent and his family, to help ease the financial stress of funeral and final expenses. The family thanks you for your support, and may God bless you.

 

Celebration of Life services will be held at the University Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Los Angeles, CA on September 30th, 2021 at 11:00 am - 4211 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. (MLK & Budlong)

 

Pastor Robert L. Dent was the Assistant Pastor of the University SDA Church in Los Angeles, CA before he retired. He dedicated his life to Christ in his youth, and the late Elder R.W. Nelson baptized him at the Market Street SDA Church in Oakland, California.

 

Pastor Dent served two years as a Sargeant in the Korean War from October 1952 to August 1954. He became a Medical Technician and advanced to the position of Supervisor of Surgery.

 

He spent two years at Pacific Union College in Angwin CA. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology at Oakwood University in Hunstville, AL, and his Masters of Divinity degree at Andrew University in Berrien Springs, MI.

 

He spent over 40 years of his ministry in the Pacific Union Conference as an evangelist, pastor, and associate pastor. He retired in the fall of 2005. He continues his ministry by preaching weekly to those who are incarcerated.

 

Pastor Dent liked to sing, travel and read God's Word. He and his wife, Shirley, were blessed with two sons and two daughters. They have 1 grandson and 4 granddaughters.

 

His favorite scripture is Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness", and his favorite quote is: "Keep Looking Up!"