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Robert Sexton Obituary
Dec. 25, 1944 – Jan. 2, 2022
Robert Leon Sexton, 77, of Hilltop Drive in Independence died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2022.
Mr. Sexton was born in the Black Rock Community of Independence on Christmas Day in 1944 to Muncy Summit and Birdie Cassell Sexton.
His childhood home, commonly known as the "home place," remained throughout his lifetime a sanctuary of peace housing a host of memories and reflections that remained dear to him.
On the first day of 2022, an unusually warm and beautiful day, he returned to the home place and walked again the paths of his youth along the creek banks and enjoyed reflecting on the front porch.
Mr. Sexton will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature. He lived an honest life that was dedicated to hard work while adhering to a creed of honesty and simplicity.
He enjoyed traveling in the western states and in the Cherokee areas of the Smokey Mountains.
He was dedicated to his two dogs, Romeo and Lady.
Mr. Sexton was a Bill Elliott and Davy Allison fan, and in later years expanded his allegiance to include anybody who was a "Ford Driver."
Mr. Sexton is survived by his only son, Ronald Sexton of Independence, Va.; one sister, Lockey Kirk of Independence; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Betty Jane Sexton of Comer's Rock, Va.; sister-in-law, Gardella Sexton of Independence; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sexton was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Sexton and John Mack Sexton; and two sisters, Helen Barrios and Lucille Kirk.
Funeral services to honor his life will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel by Bob Cheeks and the Rev. Danny Pruitt. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Committal and burial will immediately follow in the Saddle Creek Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence is serving the Sexton family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Sexton
Linda Vanhoy
January 14, 2022
Ronald,
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought alot of your Dad. He helped so many people. I always enjoyed seeing him drive by the house with his dogs looking out the window when i lived with Rita. I am praying for you Ronald. Sending much love.
Curtis and Nancy Harrington
January 6, 2022
Leon built his life on the foundation of stones, honesty, character, faith, integrity love and loyalty. The best way to distinguish Leon was the qualities of his heart. Love to all the family.
Albert Hall
January 5, 2022
Ronald and Lockey and family I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of hunting with Leon and Ronald when he was young. I miss those times and will miss seeing Leon at Aunt Bees and at the grocery store and talking about hunting and sports. He sure loved fishing and the outdoors. Hey Judge how about that sloppy Leon cabin meal? God Bless you all.
Mountain View Baptist Church Family Osborne
January 5, 2022
May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with the peace that passeth all understanding during your time of sorrow
Butch Reeves
January 4, 2022
Ronald I am so sorry and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Father was one fine man.
Tommy Edwards
January 4, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Gunter
January 4, 2022
What a sweet gentle man. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Evelyn Hines
January 4, 2022
Ronald so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always such a kind man! I know you are going to miss him so much. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come. Eddie and Evelyn Hines
Doug Turner
January 4, 2022
My prayers for the family. GOD.BLESS Doug. Doug
Karen Wingate
January 4, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Cora Testerman
January 3, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Nancy Anders
January 3, 2022
Ronald ,so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and PRAYERS.
Jane Sexton
January 3, 2022
Love you Ronald
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