Mr. John “Jack” Sergeant, 92 of Benton, KY died on Friday, March 29, 2019, at his residence.
Born Monday, February 21, 1927 in Joliet, IL, he was the son of the late Stephen F. Sergeant and the late Mae (Cheville) Sergeant.
He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Marshall County Elks, and the Paducah Area Painters Alliance (P.A.P.A.). He was also a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Doris Mae “Dodee” (Brusatori) Sergeant of Benton, KY; son, John Sergeant, Jr. wife Cathy of Romeoville, IL; two daughters, Deborah Fleming husband Edward of Plainfield, IL and Patti Braglia husband Brian of Orland Park, IL; four grandchildren, JJ Fleming, John Sergeant, Chris Fleming, Jason Sergent; and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Jeffrey Sergeant and sister, Lois Desjardins.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 1, 2019 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, located at 16097 HWY 68E, Aurora, KY with the Father Greg Trawick officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with Prayers beginning at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St, Benton, KY.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 16097 U.S. Hwy. 68 Hardin, KY 42048.