Obituary: Marshall Sargent

Marshall Earl Sargent, 82, of Greenville, died Jan. 11, 2021.

A native of Pendleton, he was a graduate of Anderson University, Erskine College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and received his doctorate from Erskine Theological Seminary. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as pastor of Eastlan Baptist Church for 19 years and associate pastor of Berea First Baptist Church, Greenville, for many years. In retirement, he served several Upstate-area churches as interim pastor.

He is survived by one son, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ballard Sargent.