Trent R. Furnivall

Trent R. Furnivall, 35, of Elkhart, formerly of Etna Green, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born July 22, 1988, Warsaw, IN. Son of parents Brenda (Neher) Blacklaw and Troy Furnivall. He graduated from Triton High School, 2007.

Growing up Trent loved sports and hanging out with friends and family. He excelled in football, basketball and track through high school gaining many honors, awards, and records in his passion sports of football and track.

Following high school Trent worked many jobs always trying to find his niche. He often spoke of his favorite job, working for Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture, he loved working with all the guys up there.

One of Trent’s biggest passions was collecting and trading sports cards, he was always chatting about who or what he had just bought, sold or traded for. He also loved talking sports often debating (trash talking) on who was better Michael Jordan or Lebron James with family members.

Trent is survived by his parents Brenda Blacklaw, Bourbon, and Troy & Kim (Vanderpool) Furnivall, Warsaw. Also surviving, son Kai David Furnivall of Elkhart and loving partner Chelsea Bontrager, Elkhart. Siblings, sisters Danielle Blacklaw, Plymouth, Haley (Tabor) Morten, South Bend, Alexis (Gomer) Jones, Elkhart, Heather Blacklaw, Lakeville, Katie Furnivall (David Turner) Oak Creek, Co, Sara (Brad) Carter, Memphis, Tn. And finally, after 6 sisters his little brother Gabe Furnivall (Lizzie Konen), Steamboat Springs, Co. Nephews Ozzy Blacklaw and Jax Turner, Niece Violet Turner. Also survived by, Maternal Grandfather, Donald Neher, North Manchester and Grandmother Dee Vanderpool, Warsaw. Paternal Grandparents, Dave & Linda Furnivall, Warsaw, as well as many beloved Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Trent was preceded in death by Grandparents, Jean Neher and Ron “Mick” Vanderpool.

Trent had a great heart, loved many and was loved by many. A Celebration of Trent’s life will be held from 10 am -12:30 pm on July 20, 2024 at Baker Youth Club,1401 E. Smith St. Warsaw, Indiana. A service will begin at 12:30 pm.– All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to: LITE Recovery Cafe, 210 W Catherine St., Milford, IN 46542.