Brent Duvall Reno – Benton, IL

Brent Duvall Reno, 56, of Benton, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Brent died at home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on January 30, 1968, to Charles “Chuck” and Pam (Wycoff) Reno in Carbondale, IL.

Brent grew up in Carbondale, Illinois and after a successful baseball career at Carbondale Community High School, went on to play baseball at Broward Community College in Ft Lauderdale, FL. He transferred from there to John A Logan and played for two years there before being drafted by the Kansas City Royals. He had one successful season as a relief pitcher before an arm injury ended his baseball career. Brent continued to enjoy the game as a coach for several years before learning the game of softball in order to coach his daughters.

He married Ginger Head on October 4, 1997, and they have two daughters: Courtney and Morgan. Brent coached his daughter’s softball teams for many years and was known to have a passion for the game. He also loved deer and turkey hunting with his daughters and extended family.

Brent was employed at Aisin Manufacturing, in Marion, IL, for eight years as a Quality Engineer. His Aisin family supported his battle with cancer by hosting a recent fundraiser. Although unable to attend the fundraiser, Brent was amazed and touched by the many people who attended.

He was also a member of Grace Awakening Church.

Brent is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Ginger; his daughters, Courtney and Morgan, all of Benton, IL; his parents, Chuck and Pam Reno of Carbondale, IL; his brother, Charles “Chuckie” (Melanie) V. Reno, of Arlington Heights, IL.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Judy Head, of Benton, IL; his brother-in-law, Chris (Tammy) Head of Dahlgren, IL; five nieces and nephews, Justin (Kelsey) Head, Abbey Reno, Dakota (Kenise) Head, Dylan Reno and Peyton Reno; three great-nephews, Maverick Head, Bodhi Head and Wesley Head and three great-nieces, Karsyn Head, Kollyns Head and Kinsley Head.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lee and Bertha (Johns) Reno and maternal grandparents Herb and Jane (Orr) Wycoff.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.
Per Brent’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Brother Ken Petty, officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family of Brent Reno to assist them with medical expenses and will be accepted at Pate Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.