Sunday, August 9, 2009

Charley James Sexton

Charley James Sexton, 86, of Poteau OK passed away Friday, August 7, 2009. Charley was born in Ozark, AR on April 16, 1923 to Lonnie & Eunice (Thompson) Sexton. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Cecil Sexton amd grandson, Jeremy Sexton. Charley was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Sexton of the home; 3 sons, Jimmy Sexton of Poteau, OK, Larry Sexton of Fort Worth, TX, Charles R. Sexton of Weatherford, TX; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Pauline Walters of Shady Point, OK, & Wanda Marshall of Howe, OK; brother, Walter Gipson of Howe, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services 2 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Poteau Valley Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers: Doyle Akers, Keith Sexton, Michael Clark & Clendon Bollinger.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Lydia & family,

My heart and prayers are with you. I am so sorry about cousin "Buster". May God comfort all your hearts. I am also so sorry I can't be with you but please know I'm with you heart & spirit.

Love,
Cousin, Eva Gail Thompson - Garrett

Anonymous said...

He was a great man and will be missed dearly. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.



Stella Tate

Anonymous said...

He had another sister, LaVerda Slusser who passed away in 2001