Jack Winfield Sargent II

Mr. Sargent passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Jack was born on August 15, 1928 in Eldorado, Arkansas, to Jack W. Sargent and Lydia Ann Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, former wife, Linda Stanley, and wife, Charlene Sargent.

After serving in the US Army, Jack coached football at the University of Houston and Southern Methodist University. He then founded Jack Sargent and Associates. Jack was passionate about selling insurance and successful in his field because he truly cared about people. He was a member of Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler.

He is survived by his loving family, including his son, Jack ”Jon” Winfield Sargent III; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Greg Dean; step-daughter Tanja Gonzales; step-son and daughter-in-law, Ty and Torri Beard; grandchildren Aidan Dean, Josiah Dean, Merhawit Dean, Brian Appleton, Kalynn Sharp, Clay West, Brianna Beard and Brittany Beard.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Lloyd James Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Mr. Sargent to the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County, 211 Winchester Dr., Tyler, Texas 75701.