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Leon Sexton Obituary

Leon Gray Sexton

August 5, 1926 - July 2, 2015

Raleigh

Leon Gray Sexton, 88, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Leon was born on August 5, 1926 in Jamesville, NC. He graduated from East Carolina University and then moved to Raleigh to begin his career as an educator. Leon was a caring teacher, guidance counselor, and coach at Hugh Morson, Enloe High School, and Cary High School. He is still remembered today by many of the wonderful students that he mentored throughout his thirty six years in the teaching profession.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Becky Ainsley Sexton, by his parents William Sexton and Virginia Modlin Sexton, and by his brother William "Bill" Sexton. He is survived by his two daughters Susan Sexton Hoffman and husband Mark, and Sherry Sexton Warren and husband Miller; grandsons Bradley and Christopher Hoffman; and sister Shirley Pinner.

Services will be private. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday July 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Montlawn Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made in memory of Leon to Longview Baptist Church, 2308 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604.

Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, N.C. Memories and condolences may be made to:

www.montlawn.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Jul. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Sexton

12 Entries

Robert Heath

July 7, 2015

Coach, you will be missed by many. I was lucky enough to meet you at Hugh Morson and follow you to Enloe High School where you coached me on the football and baseball teams. You will be missed.

Sandra Johnson

July 7, 2015

I just found out about this and am sad for the passing of a great man. You were such a wonderful example of what school coaches and instructors should be for their students. After all these year after leaving Enloe, I still remember the coach with great admiration that represents what a special man the coach was and how he made a difference in our lives. I am so glad I knew him. He was always so kind to me. RIP coach and enjoy the reunion with your family and friends in Heaven.
Enloe Class of '69

crawford jobe

July 6, 2015

I worked with coach sexton at Alcock enloe and Cary will miss his smile and dedication to teaching he was an excellent role model coach. Jobe

Larry Williams

July 6, 2015

Sorry to hear about Coach Sexton, he was a great coach and friend

July 6, 2015

It is with mixed emotions that I try to say good bye to such a wonderful Coach, teacher, mentor, and friend. Coach Sexzon was the perfect example of what a man is supposed to be..strong yet humble..tough yet caring, and I think that is what has kept most of his students in touch with him up to the end. He was truly a gentle gentleman. Gonna miss you coach but I know you will be reunited with your beloved wife and hopefully look down and smile on what you did for so many people for so long. You will always hold a special place in the hearts of us who were fortunate enough to call you Coach. Don Langdon

Marcy Rozelle

July 6, 2015

Susan & family, I am very sorry for loss.

July 5, 2015

Shirley, peace and prayers to you at your brother's passing, and also to his children and grandchildren. Helen Tugwell, Raleigh

July 5, 2015

Sorry to hear that you are gone. You were an inspiration to all that knew you. Rest peaceful.

Connie Bias

July 5, 2015

Susan and Sherry, so sorry for your loss. He left behind such a great legacy! I will always remember the many nights he chauffeured us to the Skate Ranch!! Love and prayers,

Bill Pitchford

July 5, 2015

I talked to Oliver Frady for about 2 hours on the phone last night about Coach Sexton. He was a great coach and mentor. RIP Coach Sexton.

Tommy Lee

July 5, 2015

What a great teacher and coach he gave of his self 110% always. Coach I give it ever day of my life. I Loved the chats we had when I'd see you and Mrs. Sexton at the K&W. Always a simle when Ellen would come from work and tell me Coach Sexton said tell you high. Frist time I met Coach was at my brothers Hugh Morson football practices. I was about 10 he all ways found me something for me to do. He never forgot my name for that day forward. Thought and prays are with the family. You set em straight up there Coach.

Lisa Algood

July 5, 2015

Sherry and Susan I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father Leon. Keeping you both as well as your families in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days ahead.

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