Jacksonville – Richard Kevin Sagester, 66, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on February 1, 2026, at his residence. Memorial services will be held and announced at a later date.

Richard was born on March 28, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to the late George Sagester and Donna Whitlock Sagester. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Sagester.

He is survived by his wife, Shelley Sagester; children, Nathan Hounshell (Anisha), Eliza Grigsby, Elizabeth Sagester, and Elissa Murrietta (Creighton); grandchildren, Kevin, Caleb, Quint, Mikayla, McKenna, Kaiden, Tristian, Forbes, Carson, Emma Lynn, and Patrick; great-grandchildren, Jonah and Amiri; and numerous siblings, and extended family members.