Thomas E. Sargent
Obituary
Lt. Tom Sargent, Ret. Shawnee County
Sheriff's Department, passed away Aug. 13, 2016, in Topeka. He was
born July 8, 1947, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of Roy and Wilma
Hutchison Sargent.
Tom served in the U.S. Navy, stationed
aboard the U.S.S. Fort Marion LSD-22, during the Vietnam War. He
worked for the Hillsboro Police Department and The Geary County
Sheriff's Department. Tom worked for the Shawnee County Sheriff's
Department from 1971-1996, retiring with 28 years in law enforcement.
He attended K-State University and Washburn University.
Tom was a member of AF&M Capitol
City Daylight Masonic Lodge, Post 400 American Legion, Capitol Area
Metro Case Squad, the Topeka Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and
Kansas Peace Officers Association.
Tom is survived by his beloved friend
and companion, Phyllis Schaper, of the home; siblings, Mike (Nancy)
Sargent, Marla (Robert) Zimmerman; Nephews, Greg and Mark Sargent,
Scott (Kati) Zimmerman ; and great-niece and nephew, Sabrina and
Michael Zimmerman, all of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and his niece, Jayme Zimmerman.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2016) at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801
SW Urish Road, Topeka, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m.
Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2016) at Greenwood Cemetery, 1100 E. 1st Street,
Newton.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the charity of your choice .
Condolences may be sent to the family
online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.
