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REX SEXTON Obituary

SEXTON--Rex, on August 31, 2015 of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of Rochelle Cohen. Brother of Sharon (Jack) Owen and Robert Scott Sexton. Brother-in-law of Marion Cohen. Rex was an acclaimed writer and artist. Services will be held in Cherry Hill, NJ. Platt Memorial Chapels, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 1, 2015.

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January 7, 2016

We at UIC are very sad to learn about Rex's passing. - Neil Smalheiser

Jay Marvin

November 24, 2015

Rex was very talented and kind hearted. I'm sorry for his loss.

September 19, 2015

Dear Rochelle, I was so sad today to learn of Rex's passing in the NYT. I was a great admirer of Rex's work and you both were such good friends to me in Chicago when we were neighbors on Chestnut Street. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Towle

Susan Richards

September 5, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to Rochelle and the family. Rex's gentle spirit will be deeply missed. We are grateful for the rich legacy he leaves of his writing and paintings.

Nadia Kunz

September 3, 2015

My deepest sympathies go out to Rochelle and her family. I've known Rex as an artist and enjoyed his paintings.

September 3, 2015

Members of the Da Vinci Art Alliance of Philadelphia are deeply saddened to learn of our fellow member artist's Rex's passing, and send our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Rochelle and their family.

Rhea Dennis

September 2, 2015

Our condolences to the Sexton family. Rex was always interesting to speak with. He was a talented writer and artist. He will be missed.

Carol Wisker

September 2, 2015

Our condolances to you Rochell and to your family. Knowing Rex has been a privilege. He will be missed by the members of the 3rd Street Gallery. His paintings and writings will live on, continuing to teach us the importance of being true to our most honest and creative selves, and for this we thank him. Carol Wisker and the Members of the 3rd Street Gallery.

Jennifer Fellguth

September 1, 2015

My sincere condolences to Rex's family. I've only known him through his artwork and writing and kind email correspondence. His absence diminishes the realms of art and literature.

Dr. Jennifer Lagier Fellguth

Dave Mack

September 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We were old neighbors back in Justice, Il.
George, Jeanne and Dave Mack

Barbara and Richard Spiegel

September 1, 2015

Rex has been a frequent presence in the literary magazine, Waterways: Poetry in the Mainstream. His voice will be missed. His poems were wise and well imagined.

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