JERRY EDWARD SARGENT SR.

Jerry Edward Sargent Sr., 72, of Wise, passed away on April 17, 2020.

Jerry was born in Chincoteague, Virginia.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Leonard Sr. and Geneva Sargent; a sister, Emma Stevens; wives, Brenda Jane Sargent and Dwana Gail Bowman; a daughter, Angela Sargent; and son, James Sargent.

Words fail to express the sum of Jerry’s life or the void and deep sadness his passing leaves with his family. Jerry was a dedicated husband, brother and father. He had a dry wit, was humble and kind and always willing to help others. In his younger days he enjoyed souped up cars and dirt track car racing. He worked as a coal miner and was happiest doing mechanic and body work on cars.

Jerry is survived by ten children; daughters, Cynthia Roberts and husband Darrell, Tina Bentley, Debbie Sargent, Rhonda Greene and husband Tommy, Carrie Overbey and husband Frank, Kimberly Forney, Pamela Mejia and husband Esteban; sons, Jerry Sargent Jr and wife Donna, Anthony Sargent and wife Rhodessa, Michael Sargent and wife Whitney. He is also survived by sisters, Patricia Sloan, Lorna Eckard, Peggy Anderson, Sandra Tomko, Donna Akers, Jennifer Browning and Sherry Cox; brother, Leonard Sargent Jr.; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

Services for Jerry will be private. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton,. Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, is in charge of arrangements.

Statement from the family: Due to restrictions set forth by the CDC in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set to the number of people that can be at Jerry’s service. We understand that Jerry had several friends and family but at this time it is out of our control and must be immediate family only. Jerry was loved by many. We appreciate your love, support and prayers!