Robert Lee Sargent

Robert Lee "Sarge" Sargent, 81, of Cecilia, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 23, 2018 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1937 in Decatur, Illinois and served in the United States Army for 8 years. Sarge retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after 30 years, and Blain's Farm N Fleet after 16 years. He was a former volunteer fireman for KY 86 and was a former member of Hardin County Sportsman Lake, Bradley Bourbonnais Sportsman Club, and the Cecilia Ruritan Club. Sarge was a husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sarge loved fishing, spending time with his wife and dog more than anything. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ethel Wiles Sargent; one brother, William Sargent and one sister Viola Agee. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 54 years, Carolyn Carter Sargent; two sons, Timothy (Carrie) Sargent of White Mills and Scott (Shelly) Sargent of Kankakee, Illinois; a daughter, Angalina (Leon Jr.) Fritz of Elizabethtown; three siblings, Violet (Toby) Massey, Leota (Larry) Snyder and Jim (Cheryl) Sargent; ten grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua, Nick, Amanda, Michelle, Sarah, Andrew, Elijah, Emily, and Lili; 8 great grandchildren, Katelyn, Genny, Ellie, Jameson, Landon, Cali, Judson and Maddox and his beloved pet Annie. A Memorial Service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God, 1905 North Miles Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 with Pastor Jeff Schexneider officiating. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

Visitation:

Service:

Monday, November 26, 2018 starting at 11:00 AM
Calvary Assembly of God