Sorrells, Kent
d. December 11, 2007
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
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Posted December 8th, 2007 at 6:17 am
Dear Jenni and Family, Vivian: What a priviledge it was to have Kent come to the Brown County Afterprom this year and how much fun we did have. The work he did for the kids entertainment at such an early hour in the morning was terrific. Thank you so much for sharing Kent with us. It was such a special time for us and I remember your comment at church the next morning that Kent especially had a good time. We have been lifting you and your family up in prayer for some time and will continue to as you go thru this process. God Bless you.
Steve and Belinda Harper, Mt. Sterling, IL
Posted December 9th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Jeni, I’ll see you tomorrow night, but I wanted to leave you a note here as well. We’re so sorry for your loss. Kent was such a great guy, and always good for a laugh. Nobody could be in bad mood when they were around Kent. I’ll always remember the fun we had at church and how we could always count on Kent for a great idea for our vbs decorations. I’ve missed seeing you both these past couple of years, but always consider you both good friends. Take care and we love you.
Kelly and Robert
Posted December 10th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
My prayers and sincere condolences go out to you and your family at this time. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know Kent personally, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet and see him “in action” several times. His joy for life and what he did shone was incredibly evident, and infected all around him! He will surely be missed.
May God’s grace and peace surround you today and in the days and weeks to come.