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James A. Lents, 83, of Clinton, went home to
be with Jesus on Monday, January 22, 2024 at
MercyOne – Clinton.
Memorial Services are being planned for later
this spring. The Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Fu-
neral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting
his obituary at www.snellzornig.com
James Alan Lents was born on November 3,
1941 in Wayne, Michigan, the son of Charles and
Bessie (Lapham) Lents. He was a 1959 graduate
of St. Mary’s High School in Wayne, Ferris State
College, and Mid-American Mortuary School in
1966. He married Valerie Angel on November 5,
1966 in Wayne, Michigan.
Jim followed in his father's footsteps, managing Lents Funeral Home, in
Wayne, Michigan for many years until retiring in 1991.
Jim was a member of the Church of the Open Door. He had been a long-
time member of Wayne Rotary, St. Mary's of Wayne, and the Oaks Commu-
nity Church, Dahinda, IL. He was well-loved for his quick sense of humor.
Known as the "Dessert King," he enjoyed DQ Blizzards and Culver's "Con-
cretes". He and Val were the ultimate hosts, and he enjoyed serving "Long Is-
lands" to his many friends.
Jim is survived by his wife: Val of Clinton; two daughters: Julie (Greg)
Marston of Clinton, Angela (David) Jaehnig of Hancock, Michigan; 10 grand-
children, two great-grandchildren; and his brother: John (Thea) Lents of
Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials can be made to Church of the Open Door Food Pantry. 2
Corinthians 5:8

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