Sargeant, Gaylord W.

Sargeant, GaylordGaylord W. Sargeant, 84, of Galesburg, died at 12:58 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Marigold Health Care Center.

He was born October 17, 1930 in East Galesburg, the son of Wilbert D. and Maybelle W. (Stevens) Sargeant.

He worked for Rowe Manufacturing for 27 years. He moved to Carman, Illinois and worked for Modern Welding for 19 years. He enjoyed helping others and fishing was his passion.

Surviving is one son, Mark Sargeant of Peoria; three daughters, Debra (and Gregg) Hart of Galesburg, Melodee (and James) Donlan of Carman, and Gayla (and Jim) Howard of Burlington, Iowa; one brother, Clarence (and Brenda) Sargeant of Galesburg; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; two sisters, Donna Foster and Sylvia Dobson; and one son, Joseph Sargeant.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with Rev. Milton Marquith officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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