Sorrells, Kent

Kent Sorrells, age 51, of Petersburg, died Thursday December 6, 2007 at his home.

Survived by: Wife : Jeni of Petersburg

Children : Caleb Dante Hannah, Josh, Ethan

Mother- Vivian Golliher Brothers & Sisters : Kevin (Irena) Sorrells 2 Step-Brothers 3 Step-Sisters Several Nieces, and Nephews

Mr. Sorrells was born March 21, 1956 in Quincy, IL, the son of Lawrence William and Vivian Rigg Sorrells.

He married Jeni VanEman on July 25, 1992 at Verlo Beach, Florida.

Mr. Sorrells taught art at Athens High School for 25 years and had performed magic and hypnosis shows around the Midwest including in Branson, MO and in California. He was the director of the Personal Hypnosis Clinic in Springfield for 7 years. He also taught for four years in Manito.

Mr. Sorrells graduated from Brown High School in Mt. Sterling in 1974 and from Quincy College in 1978. He was a member of the Menard County Fair Board and was a member of the Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman where he was also ran the sound. He also liked woodworking and video editing. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Athens High School in Athens. Services will be held at 11 AM at the Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman on Tuesday.

Rev. Mark Emerson officiating

Burial at Lebanon Cemetery

Memorials: Children’s Education Fund or American Cancer Society