Elmer Sargent, age 82 of Beattyville, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife and family. Elmer was born in South Lebanon, Ohio on July 6, 1943, the son of Charles Edward and Eliza (nee Spencer) Sargeant. He had attended the Miracle Mission Church of God in Beattyville, KY, and enjoyed bowling, racing, fishing and hunting. He loved his family, and he enjoyed telling stories about the old days. He was known for his generosity, and especially when it came to helping someone in need.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dennis and Stevie Sargeant, sisters Ruby Reece, Patricia Solomon and Jeanie Sargeant; and his beagle buddy Flash. He is survived by his wife Janice (nee Gibson) Sargent; his first wife Martha Sargent, his Daughter Carolyn (Tim) Castle, Son Elmer (Gwen) Sargent Jr., , Karen Klock, Celona (Danny) Long, Mary Conley, Vicki Wooton (Jason), Jessica (Derek) Hollenbeck; brothers Charles Sargeant, Jerry Sargeant, and James Sargeant; sister Linda Phillips; fourteen grandchildren Ryan (Katie) Castle, Brooke (Daniel) Todd, Megan, Kristen(Cory), Logan, Luke, Ricky (Selina), Zachery (Laura), Riley, Savanah (Mary), Maya, Abby (Grafton), Lynsey (Rhett), Derek Jr. (Emma); and eight great grandchildren Avalier, Willa, Roper, Alex, River, Elias, Ronin, and Rez, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Funeral Services held at the Booneville Funeral Home on Saturday December 27th, 2025, Pastor Ellis Kendall and Pastor Elmer Sargent Jr. officiating. Elmer was laid to rest in the Spencer Ridge Church Cemetery in Beattyville, Kentucky. Booneville Funeral in charge of arrangements.
