David Ghent, age 98, of Bartow, FL, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Bartow Center in Bartow, FL. He was a loyal and faithful member of the First Providence Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army.

He is survived by two daughters: Julia Ann Johnson, Bartow, FL, Janet (Richard) Allen, Columbus, GA; two sisters: Minnie Lee Moore, Medulla, FL, Letha Akins , Orlando, FL; and five grand children.

Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Funeral service will be at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.