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Raymond Sargent Obituary
62, died May 29. Ray was born at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan. He moved to Glendale in 1961 and graduated from Glendale High School and ASU where he also received his PhD in English in 1981. He was an Army veteran. Ray was a caring and dedicated teacher at Thunderbird High School for 29 years. After retirement, he taught part-time at ASU West. Ray is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister and many nieces and nephews. He loved teaching, writing, reading, traveling and the Boston Red Sox. He will be greatly missed by his family, fellow teachers, former students and friends. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ray Sargent Memorial Scholarship fund at Thunderbird High School.17509 W. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, Az, 85023. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel 480-832-3500.
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Thomas Gross
June 6, 2019
One of my favorite teachers, we loved to talk about the Redsox. He made English easy and always made me confident in my abilities. Miss you and your always in my prayers
Kathleen Adams
June 22, 2011
Ray, it is impossible that you have left us. Your energy, humor, care for students, and love of literature inspired those of us who were lucky to work with you. And believe me, I know how many times you had my back. Your loyalty to friends was so very real. Blessings to your family. Love, Kathleen Adams
Jill Gibney
June 17, 2011
My thoughts go out to Dr. Sargent's family and loved ones. He was my English teacher for (3) years at Thunderbird and although tough and intimidating at times, he was my favorite all-time teacher! Some of my best memories of high school involved my experience in his class. He has no doubtedly touched so many lives. Rest in Peace.
June 14, 2011
He was Mr. Sargent when I had him for sophomore English. He made literature come alive. An excellent teacher who expected only the very best from his students. Many good memories. Am sorry to hear of his passing. -Janet Falaschetti Sandoval (AZ)
Jeff Hansen
June 13, 2011
Inspired a love of literature in me that's lasted 30+ years. Great teacher.
thomas gross
June 13, 2011
i had mr. sergeant for a teacher and liked him so much that i was a ta for him. i remember him and i listening to the redsox and yankees playoff game during a class on a transistor radio. he was a great teacher and even better person .
June 13, 2011
So sorry to hear the sad news. What an exceptional guy and gentleman he was. Ray, Cheryl and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francoise Cassell
S B
June 12, 2011
Thank you does not even come close to expressing my gratitude for all you did for me over the years. You have always been my favourite teacher and a good friend who is never far from my thoughts. I learned more from you than you could know and I am so appreciative. Thank you for your care, your guidance, and for just being you.
Miss you.
Jay Dashefsky
June 12, 2011
I have many fond memories of being in Dr. Sargent's class at Thunderbird High School. He was an excellent teacher and an awesome person.
June 12, 2011
Sweet memories of our one and best Samurai Teacher. So many good times as we all grew up and got older together at T-Bird. Fondly, Kathleen Marcum
June 12, 2011
Miss you, Ray! Cheryl, Tonya and Anelique - you know my thoughts are with you.
Janie "Mac"
Nick Helmick
June 12, 2011
Dr. Sargent was such a wonderful person. I never had him as a teacher at Thunderbird, but I remember when he participated in the work-in-progress production of "The Boys of Winter" in my advanced theatre class. What a joy it was working with him. It is so sad to hear that he is no longer with us, but may be rest in peace. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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