LEONARD LEE SEXTON,
81, of Huntsville died Tuesday,
June 2, 2009 at his son’s Carl Sexton home in Moberly. He had two
brothers, John and Archie Sexton and two sisters, Martha (Sis) and
Alice.
Leonard was born May 11, 1928
in Boone County the son of James and Elsie Opal Sims Sexton. He Married
Bessie Sexton on September 27, 1947 and they had four children: Sharon,
Nancy, Carl, and Brenda.
On November 7, 1977, Leonard
married Alma Louise Stoneking-Gordy with six stepchildren: Carl, Gerald,
Donald, Earl Dean, Mike, and Jerry.
Mr. Sexton worked many jobs
during his life, including: mechanic, roofing, driving a taxi, and
general construction. His hobbies included taking care of a garden,
raising flowers and shrubs, cooking, and canning.
Mr. Sexton is survived by his
four children; Sharon Clark of Higbee, Nancy Kaneer of Salisbury, Carl
Sexton of Moberly, and Brenda Robertson of Clark. Six step-children:
Carl Gordy of Huntsville, Gerald Gordy of Venice, FL, Donald Gordy of
Moberly, Earl Dean Gordy of Benton, KY, Mike Gordy of Denton TX, and
Jerry Gordy of Cheyenne WY. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 69
great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his father, mother, one brother (Archie), one sister (Martha), and one
grandchild (Jennifer Kaneer).
Mr. Sexton wishes were to be
cremated. A memorial service will be held on June 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm at
the Perche Baptist Church in Clark, MO. Memorials are suggested to the
Missouri River Hospice, P.O. Box 186 Macon, MO 63552. Arrangements are
under the direction of Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville.
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