Jack Sexton, Sr., 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday night, October 19, 2010 at Brian Center of Eden. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, October 22, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sexton was born June 22, 1934 in Lansing, in Ashe County, NC, son of the late Frank Sexton and Ollie Mae Wyatt. He was a member of Little Horse Creek Baptist Church and a retiree of Karastan Rug Mill after 36 years of service as a loom fixer and weaver. He was also a musician who loved to play the guitar and sing. Surviving is his wife, Alice Bare Sexton of the home; daughters, Teresa Ann Church and husband, Jimmy of Eden, Wendy S. Covington and husband, Randy of Ridgeway, VA, Lisa Rebecca Wells of Clayton, and Maria Annette Kemplin and husband, John of Fuquay; sons, Joseph Edmond Sexton of Laurinburg, and Jamie Allen Sexton, Sr. and wife, Patty Jean of Eden; 12 grandchildren, Jack Sexton III, Amanda Carter Rorrer, David Purgason, Jr., John Randolph Covington, Jr., Jason Branch Wells, Andrew Thomas Wells, Russ Owen Wells, Mitchell Sexton Wells, Hillary Leigh Kemplin, Michael Hunter Kemplin, Taylor Dawn Sexton, and Jamie Allen Sexton, Jr.; one great-grandchild, Lydia Dawn Rorrer; two step-grandchildren, Kyle and Jessica Weekley; three brothers, Sam Sexton of Morristown, TN, Jimmy McNeil of Lansing, and Gary Sexton of Pensacola, FL; five sisters, Thelma Mulvey of Jensen Beach, FL, Kay Sharron of Walkertown, Patsy Faulks of Kernersville, Judy Baldwin, and Rachel Bowman, both of Lansing, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jack Sexton, Jr. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1315 W. Fieldcrest Road in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Alice & family I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jack is now resting comfortably in the arms of our Lord. May God give you comfort.
Margaret H. Wray
Alice & family, I am so sorry to hear about Jack,he was a wonderful & kind man.He is now in Heaven with his Lord, family & friends that I know were standing there waiting to greet him. You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless all of you & remember the good times you shared.Love to you all.
Fred & Diane Gover Turner
Alice, Jamie and family, Rita and I are thinking about you all. Jack was a great peson and we know that you all did everything you could for him. May God give you strength and confort each of you in the days ahead.
Steve & Rita Smith
Teresa my heart goes out to you and your family.Jack will be greatly missed.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Jack is in heaven now and God will help you get through this. Pam Overby Lewis
Pam Overby Lewis
We are sorry for your loss. Jamie you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Doug,Mandy,& Cody
Doug Spraker
My heart goes out to all of you! Jack was a great and loving man who left his mark on everyone he met! Our prayers and thoughts are with you! We love you all.
Marcy Hackney
Dear Alice and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. I know that you all will miss him dearly. I had gone by to see him at the Brian Center the last few times our group had been there to sing. I invited him to come to dining hall to listen but he didn't feel like it. I will always remember him as he was when I was a young girl and came to your house it seemed like every Saturday night and our dad's would play music together in the basement. If you need anything don't hesitate to call me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Love, Cheryl
Cheryl Smith Mann
Dear Alice and family, We are deeply saddened to hear about Jack. Jack was like a brother to me (Carlton) and I would enjoy coming down and sitting for hours making music on Saturday nights. I first met Jack when we worked together at the Karastan Rug Mill and that is where our friendship really began. As our friendship grew over the years so did the friendships of our wives and children. Elaine and I are glad to know each of you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Carlton and Elaine
Carlton and Elaine Smith
We are so sorry about to hear of your loss, we know that Jack will be missed dearly. Our thougths and prayers will be with each family member through out this time and in the days to come. We love you all. GOD BLESS Tim & Judy Carter
Tim Carter
Please know that the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Alice, I've been thinking of you and praying for you often and will continue to do so; may you feel the arms of Jesus around you always. Jamie and Patty, please accept my deepest condolences.
Stephanie Roberson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerly, Bryan and Allison Lindblom
Bryan Lindblom
Joey, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you know the lord will comfort you during this time of sorrow. Sonia H. Coalson
Sonia H Coalson
Many names and places touched my heart as I read this obituary. Ollie was a dear friend of mine, and when I knew her on Little Horse Creek, little did I know that later I would teach, know, and love so many descendants of hers! Alice, I am so sad for you and your dear family. Please tell Joey, Jamie, Amanda, and others in the family that I send my deepest sympathy to them...and to you. Jack had a brave struggle to face. He can now make music with the angels!
Fern Ragan
Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Suzanne Boaz Riddell
hey grandpa i love u and miss u u were my hero out of the sextons u always loved me and i always loved u sleep well
jessica~granddaughter
To ALL the Sextons, Just wanted you to know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories and appreciation for knowing your family, and understand your sorrow in this loss. My best to Alice. With sincere condolences, Lauren
Lauren Lewis Ledford
Hi Alice, I'm sorry about your loss. I have thought about you and Jack so often and didn't know how to get in touch. When Harold was alive and computers were new, we tried to locate you. If you feel like I would love to hear from you. God bless you and your family. Della
Della Lewis Stansberry
Alice and family, We wanted to express our sympathy in the loss of Jack. He was such a sweet man! We know that you will miss him dearly in the coming days but he is at peace now. God bless each of you....
Randy and Lisa Frazier Evans
Jamie and family - We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Phyllis and Dan Garrett
Phyllis and Dan Garrett
Alice, my friend of so many years I pray for comfort for you, your children and their families during this time. Jack was such a good man and hard worker for you and his children were his life. I will keep you all in my prayers. He is with our Lord now and his suffering is over and he is in peace now and with Jackie.
Elma S. Stokes
I'm just now finding out about Jack's passing. He was a good man and the whole Sexton family are good people. He will definitely be missed. My love prayers, and thoughts go out to the whole Sexton family especially Jamie. I love you brother. (pals)
Charles Craven
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