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Homer Isaac Sargent, 99, of Orange, passed away July 1, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Born in Jasper, Dec. 5, 1915, he was the son of Arthur Phineas Sargent and Castina Averilla Speirs. Homer was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was also a member of Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM in Orange.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Charlotte Ann Anthony.

Homer is survived by his daughter, Shirley Pillsbury; grandchildren, Wendy Hanks, Stormy Apodaca, George Pillsbury and Angela Pillsbury; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.