Donald Sargent
Age - 74
November 20, 2023
Mr. Donald Lee Sargent, age 74, of Milton, Kentucky, entered this life on July 20, 1949 on King's Ridge in Trimble County, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Charles Tillman and Margaret I. Schmidt Sargent. He was raised in Trimble County residing there all of his life. He graduated high school from Trimble County High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on October 27, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of Specialist Four serving in Battery A. 2nd Battalion 138th Field Artillery during the Vietnam Era. He was honorably discharged on May 11, 1971 at Fort Benning, Georgia and transferred to the Reserves and was discharged on May 4, 1976 receiving the Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. On January 18, 1969, Donald was united in marriage to Barbara Carol Wright at the Milton Baptist Church in Milton, Kentucky. This happy union of 50 years was blessed with a son, Brandon Lee. He was a faithful member of the Mt. Tabor Wesleyan Holiness Church in Trimble County, Kentucky. Donald was a collector of things such as clocks, GM cars, Corvettes and loved Cadillac's, and truly enjoyed his property. He enjoyed socializing with people and truly never met a stranger. Donald worked for the State of Kentucky as a diesel mechanic for over twenty years. He was also the owner of Persimmon Hill Towing Company for many years. He loved his dog, Gracie Lynn and the companionship over the years. He was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel and was extremely proud of that accomplishment. Donald died on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 12:39 a. m. at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Donald will be missed by his dearest friends and caregivers, Jacklyn and David Fink, along with their children, Taylor, Garrison, and Jack of Milton, Kentucky; his son, Brandon Lee Sargent and his wife, Chris of Seymour, Indiana; his granddaughters, Ashley Sargent and Morgan Sargent; his sister in law, Nancy McClure Sargent of Milton, Kentucky; his brother in law, Norman "Butch" Wright of Milton, Kentucky; his uncle and his aunts, Phil and Betty Wright of Madison, Indiana, Gayle and Margaret Wright of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Tillman Sargent, died August 6, 1984, his mother, Margaret I. Schmidt Sargent, died July 3, 1976, his brothers, Charles J. Sargent, died January 4, 2009 and William Eugene Sargent, died September 11, 2023, his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara Carol Wright Sargent, died August 7, 2019. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:00 p. m. , by Reverend Orville Mann, Pastor Wayne Mahoney and Pastor Chris Kendall at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. TO WATCH THE FUNERAL LIVE PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:https://webcast. funeralvue. com/events/viewer/94737/hash:F9165B132BDCA7A4VISITATION Friends may visit Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 11:00 a. m. - 1:00 p. m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Brown Cancer Center of the Mt. Tabor Wesleyan Holiness Church. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www. morgan-nay. com Place An Online DonationShow more
.png){kind=small}
.png){kind=small}
