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Michael Lee Sargent

1948 - 2008

BORN

1948

DIED

2008

Michael Sargent Obituary

Michael Lee Sargent, 59, of Tazewell, Va., died Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Mayfair House in Richlands, Va. Born December 16, 1948 in Tazewell County, Va., he was a son of Betty Helmandollar Sargent of Tazewell, Va., and the late Jack Sargent. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Barns Beavers VFW Post #7136 of Tazewell, Va. Mr. Sargent had thirty years of service in law enforcement and retired as a Senior Trooper with the Virginia State Police. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Sargent Thompson. Survivors include his mother, Betty Helmandollar Sargent of Tazewell, Va.; one son, Byron Sargent and wife, Amanda Sumer Taylor-Sargent of Abingdon, Va.; one daughter, Rebecca H. Stevens of Richlands, Va.; one brother, Timothy Jack Sargent and wife, Joan of Tazewell, Va.; two granddaughters, Loralie Grace Sargent of Abingdon, Va. and Elizabeth Eden Stevens of Richlands, Va.; and his former wife and mother to Byron and Rebecca, Elizabeth Ann Goodwin Lewis of Richlands, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with Lee Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. where military graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Barns Beavers VFW Post #7136 of Tazewell, Va. who will also serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105-1942.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 29, 2008.

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Tom Melson

October 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family in the loss of Mike. Mike was my classmate in the State Police Academy and we usually crossed paths in Richmond when we had inservice together at different times. He was great friend and will be missed by all.

Wilda Sargent Shatley

October 3, 2008

To Betty & Family.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Helen (Sargent) & Christina Shinall

October 2, 2008

To the Sargent Family;
Please know that you each are in our thoughts and prayers. May peace and comfort find you and ease your hearts.

Sam Pace

October 1, 2008

To Mike's Family: I was sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I were "buddies" years ago and worked together as officers for the Town of Bluefield, Va. and then as deputies for Tazewell County, before Mike left to go with the Va. State Police. I stayed and worked as Investigator for the County and Mike went on to the Academy. We shared a lot of good memories--interesting to say the least. Libby and I extend our sympathy to Mike's mother, brother, and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Senior Trooper A C Thompson and Family

October 1, 2008

We were truly sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. He was a good friend and co-worker. May God Bless and comfort each of you throughout the days ahead.

sharon hunt

September 30, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss....I did not know Kathy was gone.....I used to come to Betty's Moms and play with Kathy and I remember the wonderful family that you all were.
I am Vivian Herald's little sister.....

Donna Crawford

September 30, 2008

My love and prayers go out to Betty, Byron and Becky for your loss. Mike was a great person and loving son and father. My God bless your hearts and soles.
Donna Crawford-Stanley and family

John & Sandi Lawrence

September 30, 2008

Aunt Betty, Tim ,Ann & Byron, Beckey: Remember the good times you had with Mike and remember that he loved you all in a very special way. He is now with Kathy and Uncle Jack and His Mother and other family members. Always remember that we have that promise that one day we will see our LOVED Ones again. Ann, always keep those special memories in your HEART and never let them go. LOVE & Prayer, Your niece and 1st cousin Sandi (Sargent) Lawrence & Family

F. W. Harman

September 30, 2008

Mike was a good man and honored himself and his family by the way he lived. Although we were not close, I enjoyed his friendship and will miss him.
My best wishes and prayers to he and his family.

Lisa Barrett

September 30, 2008

To the family,
Please accept our sympathy
The church(On Fire Ministries) and I visited the Mayfair House and talked with Mr. Sargent and the other resident's please know our prayer's & thought's are with you all.
God Bless You
Lisa Barrett


God

Regina Ann Lewis- Hutchins

September 30, 2008

Tim,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your sister and now your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I was one of your classmates in 1983

Nona Sargent Arthur

September 29, 2008

Aunt Betty & Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love Your niece,

Karen Clawson

September 29, 2008

Byron, Rebecca & Family,
May God bless and comfort you during this time. Michael will be greatly missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Martin

September 29, 2008

I've met Mike a few times during the past 24 years with the VSP. He surely has entered into glory with our Father in heaven. May your hearts be strengthened with the love of the Holy Spirit and the grace of Jesus Christ.

Bob Purkey & Family

September 29, 2008

May God bless each and everyone and put his healing hand of mercy on each one of your hearts.

Stephanie Goode

September 29, 2008

Becky,
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know that I will be praying for you, Eden and your entire family. If I can do anything for you please contact me.

Jean Frey

September 29, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Mike, we were classmates and I remember when he lost his Dad at such a young age. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Jim Atkinson

September 29, 2008

Dear Betty And Family,
Beverly and I are so sad to hear of Mike's death. You have our deepest sympathy.Mike was a great friend to have growing up. He will be remembered always.
With Love,
Jim & Beverly Atkinson

Janie Sargent

September 29, 2008

Aunt Betty ,Tim sorry to hear about Mike death You all have been in my thoughts and prayers since i heard about kathy remember God is alway close and hear my prayer will contuine to be with u all. Love your
niece

Steve Taylor

September 29, 2008

Dear Sargent Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I have known Mike since 1984. I am proud to say that he was one of my favorite friends to work with on any assignment. He could always make me laugh under any circumstances. I will always consider him a brother. You are truely blessed to have had him for a son,a husband, a father and a brother.

Our Deepest Sympathy to All,
Steve & Debbie Taylor

Bobby Ratliff

September 29, 2008

To the family of Mike,

I first met Mike when he was a Cedar Bluff town officer in 1973. I worked with Mike when he was a deputy and a trooper. I greatly admired him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Bobby Ratliff

grace justice

September 29, 2008

Thank you , Sir, for your part in keeping America safe and free. Bless your family.

grace justice

September 29, 2008

Sir: Thank you for your sacrifice in the service to America in keeping us safe and free. Bless your family.

Regina Montgomery

September 29, 2008

Our hearts go out to your family for the loss of yet another great family member this year. We pray that you find strength in one another.

Wayne and Regina Montgomery
Damion, Ashley, and Zachary Atwell

Sheriff Fred Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2008

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Michael Sargent. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mike & Dottie Wingo

September 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Mike, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

Larry Dillon

September 29, 2008

To Mike's family, I worked with Mike as a Deputy Sheriff in 1976-77. He was a good friend and Officer. He will be missed. I know he loved his family.

jan kitts

September 29, 2008

Tim, Joan and family,
We are so sorry about your loss and are praying for comfort to guide you through this difficult time.

The Kitts'

Debbie Atkins

September 29, 2008

Betty, Bryron, Becky, and Tim - I am so sorry to her about Mike. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you but I have thought about you often and Mike kept me up to date from time to time. Please except my sincere condolences and please let me know if I can do anything for any of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep Mike's memories close to your close and he will always be with you.

Debbie

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