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Buddy Sexton Obituary
He was born in Gaston County on March 31, 1940, to the late Clayton Victor and Ruth Irby Sexton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Darlene Sexton, and sisters, Margaret "Micky" and Pat and Myra.
Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked in construction as a truck driver. He was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. Buddy was a member of the Concerned Bikers Association, charter member of the CBA and founder of the Gaston County Toy Run For Kids. He also helped with the Potters House when needed.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Watkins Sexton; daughter, Donna M. Sexton; son, Clarence Robert "Robbie" Sexton II; grandchildren, Ashley Simmons, Jay Jackson and Molly Sexton; great-grandson, Levi Simmons; brothers, Charles "Bill" and Jack Sexton.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Ranlo Church of God.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Ranlo Church of God, 1825 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, with Bishop Jack Ford officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, War Memorial II section, with military honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be the Southern Gentlemen Bike Club and Jay Jackson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Lattimore, Pat Wise, Jim Love and Sugarfoot SGMA.
Memorials may be made to the Gaston County Toy Run For Kids.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, 704-864-5144, is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Buddy Sexton
Jaynie Britt
July 10, 2016
My deepest sympathies for the family of Buddy my family knew him all my life. He was always a good and honorable man who has done some good in this world he will be missed
Britt
July 10, 2016
Jaynie
Sam
June 16, 2016
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Buddy. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
Darlene Mullis
June 4, 2016
Love y'all and I sure will miss our Buddy. Prayers for the whole family and friends
David Gilreath
June 4, 2016
RIP my good Buddy we will meet again one day. Have a lot of memories of growing up together.You were always the best friend. God bless you and family.
Star * Judkins
June 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends as we find comfort in our loving memories of Uncle Bud and the love he brought to our lives! We will miss his sweet smile and loving presence. We know he is at rest now and watching over us from heaven! Love to the family!
Pistol McElhannon
June 4, 2016
Buddy - It's been a long time since I saw you last and they fun time and memories we made on our bikes! - God be with you brother! Pistol
Diane and Sybil Irby
June 4, 2016
We loved Buddy and will miss his phone calls!Praying for Carolyn and family.Our love always,Diane and Sybil.iv
Robin Powell
June 11, 2016
Buddy...knew you a long time. Always a Gentleman when I saw you. You have done so much for the kids in this county. You are a great man and that great soul is riding his bike down those streets paved with gold. You were an angel here on earth for so many and now you are up there being God's right hand Angel!
Monica McKinney
June 6, 2016
prayers for his family and friends.
Shawn Stowe and famliy
June 5, 2016
Praying for the family...
Joy Robinson
June 5, 2016
So very sorry to hear this. I first meet Buddy at southern college truck driving school. We hit it off like I had knew him all my life. I guess cause he knew my family from the pecan. Then we both got hired on at J & S Truck service out of Lexington. We drove together a couple of times out to California. Buddy was a nut he always had all of us laughing I loved him like a big older brother. He will be greatly missed. Rest easy my sweet friend. Joy Robinson AKA Double Trouble
Danita Glover Pruett
June 5, 2016
Donna, so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, just know that you and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers! xoxo
william barnes
June 5, 2016
I first met buddy while working for charlie me and clyde stone were always buddies favorite mechanics....buddy u were a great man u will be missed
Mike Black
June 5, 2016
Buddy was a friend of mine and always had a smile on his face. I haven't seen him in a while but I already miss him. My sincere condolences to Carolyn and the family.
tonie gaskin
June 5, 2016
Robbie, thinking of you and your family
Shelia Poteat
June 5, 2016
So sotry for your loss.may god comfort. You and your family sweet man
nancie barker
June 4, 2016
prayers sent for Family.. From the Tony's Icecream Family
Terry Deal and Sue
June 5, 2016
You will be dearly missed but never forgotten my friend.
Don & Frances Farris
June 4, 2016
May God wrap his arms around each of you and keep you in his loving care
Greta R Hovis
June 4, 2016
My sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. I remember Buddy riding his bike around Lowell when we were young kids. He was a fine person. So sorry to learn of your loss.
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