Graveside services for Bonnie Leon Sefton, 85, will be at Parker Cemetery and are entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Bonnie was born 1932- the year if the great Houston hurricane and died just after Hurricane Harvey on September 11, 2017. Amidst God's tempest, Leon's soul arrived and then departed in the majesty of God's great power, before which we are all truly humbled..
Leon was born to Bonnie Lester Sefton and Frances Graham Sefton.
He attended Pasadena High School and was a proud graduate of Southwest Texas University, a star athlete,, that set a long held state track record, later earning his Master's Degree awarded by the future President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1954, Leon and Marjorie entered into a holy union devoted to faith, family, friends and education. Over a career of more than thirty years, Coach Sefton was one of Texas top baseball coaches and very directly impacted the lives of several thousand students in Luling, Pasadena and Deer Park. He was an innovative educator and introduced the the first CAD architectural high school computer program in the state. He was an avid traveler, golfer and wing shooter.
Leon is survived by faithful wife of 62 years, Marjorie Dell McKenzie Sefton, his fellow educator, travel companion, caretaker and best friend. His children are; David Leon Sefton (Leann), Myra Jo Sefton Farris (Dan) and Steven Dell Sefton (Lori).
"Grandpa" is missed by nine grandchildren. As a devoted grandfather, he leaves behind grandchildren Daniel Sefton Farris, Kristina Ashley Dorismond, Tara Dell Bacchus, Devin Andrew Sefton,Lauren Elizabeth Hetteman, Melanie Jo Beran, Austin Dell Sefton, Amy Frances Sefton and Cara Marie Sefton as well as their spouses and a collective eleven great grandchildren. Leon's older sister Patricia Vaughn (Gwynne survive Leon as well.
Throughout his mortal journey, Leon's church involvement was first in his life, including being a Deacon and serving many roles in his church. His commitment continued into his senior years at South Main Baptist Church where he attended, taught, volunteered and served as long as he was able. His last two years, he suffered a tragic illness that he handled with rare grace, dignity and courage as always a role model in adversity. All have blessed assurance that a beloved, husband, father, friend, coach and educator, has been received into the embrace of Heaven and "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
(Bailey & Foster 9/15/2017)
Leon was born to Bonnie Lester Sefton and Frances Graham Sefton.
He attended Pasadena High School and was a proud graduate of Southwest Texas University, a star athlete,, that set a long held state track record, later earning his Master's Degree awarded by the future President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1954, Leon and Marjorie entered into a holy union devoted to faith, family, friends and education. Over a career of more than thirty years, Coach Sefton was one of Texas top baseball coaches and very directly impacted the lives of several thousand students in Luling, Pasadena and Deer Park. He was an innovative educator and introduced the the first CAD architectural high school computer program in the state. He was an avid traveler, golfer and wing shooter.
Leon is survived by faithful wife of 62 years, Marjorie Dell McKenzie Sefton, his fellow educator, travel companion, caretaker and best friend. His children are; David Leon Sefton (Leann), Myra Jo Sefton Farris (Dan) and Steven Dell Sefton (Lori).
"Grandpa" is missed by nine grandchildren. As a devoted grandfather, he leaves behind grandchildren Daniel Sefton Farris, Kristina Ashley Dorismond, Tara Dell Bacchus, Devin Andrew Sefton,Lauren Elizabeth Hetteman, Melanie Jo Beran, Austin Dell Sefton, Amy Frances Sefton and Cara Marie Sefton as well as their spouses and a collective eleven great grandchildren. Leon's older sister Patricia Vaughn (Gwynne survive Leon as well.
Throughout his mortal journey, Leon's church involvement was first in his life, including being a Deacon and serving many roles in his church. His commitment continued into his senior years at South Main Baptist Church where he attended, taught, volunteered and served as long as he was able. His last two years, he suffered a tragic illness that he handled with rare grace, dignity and courage as always a role model in adversity. All have blessed assurance that a beloved, husband, father, friend, coach and educator, has been received into the embrace of Heaven and "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
(Bailey & Foster 9/15/2017)
Graveside services for Bonnie Leon Sefton, 85, will be at Parker Cemetery and are entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Bonnie was born 1932- the year if the great Houston hurricane and died just after Hurricane Harvey on September 11, 2017. Amidst God's tempest, Leon's soul arrived and then departed in the majesty of God's great power, before which we are all truly humbled..
Leon was born to Bonnie Lester Sefton and Frances Graham Sefton.
He attended Pasadena High School and was a proud graduate of Southwest Texas University, a star athlete,, that set a long held state track record, later earning his Master's Degree awarded by the future President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1954, Leon and Marjorie entered into a holy union devoted to faith, family, friends and education. Over a career of more than thirty years, Coach Sefton was one of Texas top baseball coaches and very directly impacted the lives of several thousand students in Luling, Pasadena and Deer Park. He was an innovative educator and introduced the the first CAD architectural high school computer program in the state. He was an avid traveler, golfer and wing shooter.
Leon is survived by faithful wife of 62 years, Marjorie Dell McKenzie Sefton, his fellow educator, travel companion, caretaker and best friend. His children are; David Leon Sefton (Leann), Myra Jo Sefton Farris (Dan) and Steven Dell Sefton (Lori).
"Grandpa" is missed by nine grandchildren. As a devoted grandfather, he leaves behind grandchildren Daniel Sefton Farris, Kristina Ashley Dorismond, Tara Dell Bacchus, Devin Andrew Sefton,Lauren Elizabeth Hetteman, Melanie Jo Beran, Austin Dell Sefton, Amy Frances Sefton and Cara Marie Sefton as well as their spouses and a collective eleven great grandchildren. Leon's older sister Patricia Vaughn (Gwynne survive Leon as well.
Throughout his mortal journey, Leon's church involvement was first in his life, including being a Deacon and serving many roles in his church. His commitment continued into his senior years at South Main Baptist Church where he attended, taught, volunteered and served as long as he was able. His last two years, he suffered a tragic illness that he handled with rare grace, dignity and courage as always a role model in adversity. All have blessed assurance that a beloved, husband, father, friend, coach and educator, has been received into the embrace of Heaven and "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
(Bailey & Foster 9/15/2017)
Leon was born to Bonnie Lester Sefton and Frances Graham Sefton.
He attended Pasadena High School and was a proud graduate of Southwest Texas University, a star athlete,, that set a long held state track record, later earning his Master's Degree awarded by the future President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1954, Leon and Marjorie entered into a holy union devoted to faith, family, friends and education. Over a career of more than thirty years, Coach Sefton was one of Texas top baseball coaches and very directly impacted the lives of several thousand students in Luling, Pasadena and Deer Park. He was an innovative educator and introduced the the first CAD architectural high school computer program in the state. He was an avid traveler, golfer and wing shooter.
Leon is survived by faithful wife of 62 years, Marjorie Dell McKenzie Sefton, his fellow educator, travel companion, caretaker and best friend. His children are; David Leon Sefton (Leann), Myra Jo Sefton Farris (Dan) and Steven Dell Sefton (Lori).
"Grandpa" is missed by nine grandchildren. As a devoted grandfather, he leaves behind grandchildren Daniel Sefton Farris, Kristina Ashley Dorismond, Tara Dell Bacchus, Devin Andrew Sefton,Lauren Elizabeth Hetteman, Melanie Jo Beran, Austin Dell Sefton, Amy Frances Sefton and Cara Marie Sefton as well as their spouses and a collective eleven great grandchildren. Leon's older sister Patricia Vaughn (Gwynne survive Leon as well.
Throughout his mortal journey, Leon's church involvement was first in his life, including being a Deacon and serving many roles in his church. His commitment continued into his senior years at South Main Baptist Church where he attended, taught, volunteered and served as long as he was able. His last two years, he suffered a tragic illness that he handled with rare grace, dignity and courage as always a role model in adversity. All have blessed assurance that a beloved, husband, father, friend, coach and educator, has been received into the embrace of Heaven and "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
(Bailey & Foster 9/15/2017)
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