John Wesley Sargent
August 15, 1932 ~ February 25, 2019
John Wesley Sargent, 86 of Conway, SC, formerly of Weirton, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at his home.
A son of the late James E. and Nellie Marie Chambers Sargent, John was born in Weirton, WV on August 15, 1932. In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his brother Charles.
John graduated from Weir High School in 1951, where he played offensive tackle on the 1949 State Championship team.
After high school, John served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.
With 30 years of service, he retired from Weirton Steel. He worked 20 years for the Plant Security Department, and 10 years as a carpentry foreman.
John was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Conway, SC, Knights of Columbus 3734; and a past member of Steubenville Art Association and Dyer Country Club.
In his free time he enjoyed golfing with his friends, volunteering at Conway Hospital, spending time with his family, and riding his bicycle. He also found relaxation in painting and by creating prayer cards in calligraphy.
John will be remembered with love by his wife Jeanne Cimino Sargent whom he married November 22, 1956; his son, John Frank (Jennifer) Sargent of Rochester, NY; his five daughters Mary Ann (Stephen) Seey of Paris, PA, Linda (James) Nestor of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Judy (James) Grill of Baltimore, MD, Kathleen Frederick of Mercer, PA and Patricia (Daniel) McCarthy of Boston, MA; his 9 grandchildren, Stephen II and Martin Seey, Bradley and Chad Sargent; Jerrod Grill, Delanie Nestor, Ian, Brendan, and Maira McCarthy; and his two great grandchildren, Liam and Ava Marie Seey.
Friends and family will be received Friday from 4-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 am Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton with military services being conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701 www.tlcdeaf.org/donate
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Jeanne, Mary Ann, and family, you are in my prayers. I adored John. He can have all the burgers he can eat now! Tiffany, Mike, Emma, & Joey
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of John Wesley Sargent, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, John Wesley Sargent, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to see that person again. God promises us that He will comfort us in our trials if we go to him in prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:3 calls him the God of all comfort. I’d like to share with y’all this link that shows 12 steps on coping with grief that is good for sharing. I have personally found this very comforting and I hope y’all do as well. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018086&srcid=share
Our dad was a renaissance man, there was nothing he couldn’t do with his hands. He won awards for his painting of Weirton Steel scenes. He built furniture, he built every house our family lived in; he built a lot of the houses his friends lived in. He never advertised; his workmanship and quality was sought out by many repeat customers. I think he was proudest when he had multiple kids swinging hammers simultaneously on one of his projects. He worked two jobs for twenty years, his energy for working seemed limitless and dedication to giving his family the best start in life he could drove him. He had many friends generations deep and will be missed by all.
Thank you, Jim.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to see that person again. God promises us that He will comfort us in our trials if we go to him in prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:3 calls him the God of all comfort. I’d like to share with y’all this link that shows 12 steps on coping with grief that is good for sharing. I have personally found this very comforting and I hope y’all do as well. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018086&srcid=share