David Esten Sargent, 81, of Stockton passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1942 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Walter Francis and Leona Mae Thompson Sargent.
He was the evoted husband of 54 years to Eva Mae Hallett Sargent, whom he married on August 16, 1969; father of Leona (Steve) Black, and David (Donna Oyer) Sargent, Jr.; stepfather of Sue (late Kevin) Attridge, Grace (Ernest) Hill, Beverly (Dwayne) Hallett, Dalbert (Connie), Alvin (Sue) and the late James (Yvonne) Myers; grandfather of 28, including the late Nicholas Paul Sargent; great-grandfather of 46; great-great-grandfather of four; brother of the late Thelma, Gloria and Walter; best friend of the late Paul Ligammari, who died in Vietnam; and is also survived by nieces and nephews.
David was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 777 in Lakewood. He was retired from Titan X/Valeo/Blackstone. He was a general Ham radio operator, which he used for Civil Defense and was a volunteer for Civil Air Patrol, President of the Local Citizens Band Radio Club, and was also involved with other community groups, including the Boy Scouts of America.
He loved to travel with his wife to visit family and friends. Their travels took them to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Europe. He loved exploring lighthouses, visiting a large number in the continental United States.
A memorial service will be announced in the spring.
The family requests donations to the DAV or a veteran agency of your choice.
Arrangements are by the Jordan Funeral Home, 6 Parkway Drive in Sinclairville. Send condolences at www.jordansinclairville.com.
