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1944 - 2017

Harvey Sexton

1944 - 2017

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BORN

1944

DIED

2017

Harvey Sexton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 19, 2017.

Harvey James "Jim" Sexton, 73, of Fort Smith, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born September 22, 1944 in Mulberry. He was a speech and communications instructor at Westark Community College, the co-owner of Sexton Music in Van Buren, co-owner of Sexton Flowers in Fort Smith, member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, a consultant with Oscar-Schmidt, and was a skilled luthier. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Sexton.

He is survived by his wife, Valta Sexton of the home; his mother, Mildred Sexton of the Graphic Community; a sister, Gail Richardson and husband Bill of Mesquite, TX; a brother, Dennis Sexton and wife Cynthia of Germantown, TN; and nieces and nephews, Meg, Joe, Dru, and Lillie.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Organ, Tim Organ, Randy Enslow, Allen Organ, James Organ, and Mark Organ.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.

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November 24, 2017

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October 22, 2017

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Glenn Flesher

November 24, 2017

To Val and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. What a fine man he was and loved by so many. And he helped so many people learn to play and repair autoharps. I will always remember the good jam sessions we had together at the Folk Center in Mt. View and the Lodge at Mena. Jim was loved by so many people and he will always be remembered. Val, you too are loved by so many for your beautiful voice and your autoharp playing. You are a very special lady and I am so glad I got to know you and Jim and I will cherish all the good times we had together. Please take good care of yourself and keep in touch. With much sadness in my heart,
Glenn Flesher

October 24, 2017

Dear Valta, I am heart broken to hear of Jims passing. What a fine man he was and he was loved by so many.He must have helped hundreds of folks learn to play the autoharp and think of all the harps he repaired over the years.He was a good man and a master player, teacher and was always ready to help folks learn. And he was so lucky to have you by his side all those years. So rest in peace my friend and some day we will meet again and play some more sweet music. And Val, just remember that you are loved too and we all share our memories and condolences with you and all the family.
Glenn and Phyllis Flesher
Rosharon, Texas

susie margaret ross

October 22, 2017

hi, valta --

sheryl called me shortly after you talked with her about jim's death. i am so, so sorry. he was a good and decent man, and he loved you so much. it was an inspiration to many of us to see two people who loved each other as much as the two of you did.

i truly regret that we have been so out of touch with each other these past several years. will you please call sheryl or me (615/591-1212) and let us know how to reach you (phone or address)?

-- much love -- susie

Helen Beck

October 21, 2017

Dear Val,
I know where you are today I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I will always remember the lessons I and John learned about the autoharp with Jim. He was always so generous in sharing. He always had a positive attitude. Just know I am thinking of you. God bless you and your family.