Roger Sexton

Roger Sexton obituary, Whitesburg, KY

Roger Sexton

Roger Sexton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Letcher Funeral Home, Inc. - Whitesburg on Oct. 9, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Roger Sexton, 71, of Sandlick passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Roger is the son of the late Charles and Lorene Sexton. Surviving is his wife: Donna Mullins Sexton of Sandlick; 1 son: Jeffrey (Abbie) Earnest Sexton of Jamestown; 1 daughter: Stacy (Bennie) Little of Illinois; 3 brothers: Allen (Betty) Sexton; Shane (Lisa) Sexton of Sandlick; Brian (Crista) Sexton; 1 sister: Teresa (David) Collier of Whitesburg; 5 grandchildren: Lacey Day, Chantz Little, Kenzie Sexton; Cole Sexton and Skyler Sexton; 5 great grandchildren: Gracie Day, Owen Day, Avery Little, Olivia Little and Jackson Little. Roger was preceded in death by 1 brother: Charles Wayne Sexton. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jabo Miles officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel starting at 6:00 P.M. Burial will follow in the Sexton Cemetery at Sandlick.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Roger's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Roger Sexton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Roger Sexton's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?