Trent Eric Dunbar

2007 ∼ 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on March 8, 2007, he was the son of Aaron Dunbar and Megan (Broomes) Witham. Trent was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him and spent his life filled with joy, laughter, and had a heart of gold. As a senior at West Orange High School, Trent was known for being the life of the party. He loved having fun and would go out of his way to please the people around him. Trent had a passion for working on things with a motor and was skilled at tinkering. He also enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing, and he loved joy rides at night to star gaze. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Trent's joy for life will always be remembered, leaving behind memories that will warm the hearts of his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna Broomes; and grandfather, Lloyd Witham.

He is survived by his mother, Megan Witham and husband Cory; father, Aaron Dunbar; grandparents, Arthur Ray Broomes and Vera Marquis and husband Dan Marquis; siblings, Layne Dunbar and Fiancée Shelby Crumpler, Liliana Dunbar, Kaleigh Dunbar; girlfriend, Alice; aunt, Jenna and Chris Seeney and their children, Brooklynn and Phillip; uncle, Doug and Tracy Broomes and their children, Jacob, Ethan, and Reagan; aunt, Christine and Gary Neie and their children, Emily and Dillon; great uncle, John Zappa; great aunt, Carol and husband Whitey Anderson and their children, Kelly and Jill; uncle, Craig Witham and Fiancée Jennifer; aunt, Brandie Dunbar; and uncle, James Dunbar.

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Kathryn LeBlanc- WOS Student Services March 10, 2025
Trent was the first high school student that I met when I started. He always made me laugh, and I was so proud of him.
megan witham March 9, 2025
megan witham has purchased Memory Book for Trent Dunbar
Samantha McConnell March 8, 2025
Trent was an amazing person. Such a sweet soul. I’m blessed to have gotten to watch him grow up and grow into the young man he was becoming. I was proud to be his manager and friend. I miss his silly cards and little notes he’d leave me. His random calls and texts. His light shined so bright on everyone he was around. I have so many great memories and I’m blessed for that. I’m so sorry for your loss Megan, Cory and family. He will forever be in the hearts of so many and be missed and loved by so so many. Fly high Angel.
Always in our hearts March 8, 2025
Always in our hearts has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Trent Dunbar
Kristen March 8, 2025
😓 im so sorry y'all's loss. And I'm sorry Trent. He was so excited about turning 18. He was so excited about his life and he was always so sweet. Him and Alice came and surprised me at work one night and it was so unexpected and he promised to do it every time he was off and I had to work. He always called me miss Kristen and nobody has ever called me that...he touched the hearts of everyone he talked to and he is going to be missed for the rest of this life. Megan I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family.
Brandie Dunbar March 8, 2025
My deepest thoughts and prayers for everyone ❤️ I love you
Kyrie and James Dunbar March 8, 2025
There are no words to ease the pain of such an unimaginable loss, but please know that you are surrounded by love and support. Your son and brother was deeply loved, and his memory will always be cherished. I hope you find comfort in the moments you shared with him and in the strength of your family. May you always feel his love with you and know that you are never alone. With deepest sympathy and love,
Marc,Stephanie&Justin Brister March 7, 2025
Marc,Stephanie&Justin Brister has purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Trent Dunbar
Todd Ellis & Family March 7, 2025
Todd Ellis & Family has purchased Sympathy Garden for Trent Dunbar
Dustin Morgan March 7, 2025
I knew when Trent was around, my daughter was flabbergasted. I secretly admired Trent for the way he treated my daughter like his queen. I was strict on rules of dating my daughter, but Trent always met me with the upmost respect that a father would look for in a relationship with a daughter. I am distraught over this loss as we were just getting to know this man as my daughters love. Rest in peace Trent, you won't be forgotten and always loved by the Morgan/ Swarers clan.
Shelly, TJ and Ricki Miller March 7, 2025
Shelly, TJ and Ricki Miller has purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Trent Dunbar
Michelle and Vicki Witham March 7, 2025
Michelle and Vicki Witham has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Trent Dunbar
Michelle Witham March 7, 2025
I am so sorry Megan and Cory for your loss and know that Trent is with his family that has gone before him.
Carol Anderson March 7, 2025
Carol Anderson has purchased Beautiful Heart for Trent Dunbar
Lacey Smith March 7, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you Megan and Cory! Something that has always stuck with is a saying. When a child loses their parent they are considered an orphan, when a parent loses a child no words can express the pain felt. Love you Megan! Let me know if I can do anything.
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