Lester Sargent, 74, of Phelps, KY, formerly of Harlan County, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Harlan County. Lester was a coal miner for 26 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Sargent and Ellen Thomas Sargent; one daughter, Sheila Sargent; two brothers, Curtis Sargent and Wade Sargent; one sister, Dorothy Fultz; and a special aunt that helped raise him, Myrtle Thomas.

Lester is survived by two children, Daniel Sargent and Scott Sargent; six grandchildren; and other family.

Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 with a memorial service starting at 1 p.m. at the Baxter Church of the Living God with the Reverend Darrell Turner officiating.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lester Sargent.