Eugene George "Gene" Sexton, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. He was born and raised a Roanoke native. He was married for 48 years to Peggy Siler Sexton. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He was employed and retired from General Electric and Acura Duncan Automotive and was proud to be a part of the Duncan family. Gene was a long time member of First Wesleyan Church and a dedicated church member.
He was involved with the area's first Christian radio show. His interests involved classic cars especially Corvettes, which he had displayed in many car shows. He was also an avid hockey and basketball fan, loved to garden and attend social events. He also held memberships in Shriners International, Kazim Temple, Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM, Provost Guard, and Director of the VIP Club of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Siler Sexton; mother, Mattie Duncan Sexton; and father, Murrel Sexton.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sheila Sexton; daughter, Vicki Sexton Overholt; grandchildren, Cody Sexton, Caleb Sexton and Meleah Overholt; and the Duncan Family and the Siler Family.
The last 10 years of his life was spent with his soul mate, Jean Hogan. Their relationship was a love story from the beginning to the end. Gene adored her family and considered them all his own. He was loved, admired, and respected by all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also admired greatly by Jean's family in England. They enjoyed many trips abroad and the "2 Gene's" enjoyed their time together to the fullest and were admired by all whom they encountered. His memories will live on because his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten.
Funeral Service will be held at noon on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic Rites will be held by Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke.
Published in Roanoke Times from July 20 to July 21, 2013
He was involved with the area's first Christian radio show. His interests involved classic cars especially Corvettes, which he had displayed in many car shows. He was also an avid hockey and basketball fan, loved to garden and attend social events. He also held memberships in Shriners International, Kazim Temple, Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM, Provost Guard, and Director of the VIP Club of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Siler Sexton; mother, Mattie Duncan Sexton; and father, Murrel Sexton.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sheila Sexton; daughter, Vicki Sexton Overholt; grandchildren, Cody Sexton, Caleb Sexton and Meleah Overholt; and the Duncan Family and the Siler Family.
The last 10 years of his life was spent with his soul mate, Jean Hogan. Their relationship was a love story from the beginning to the end. Gene adored her family and considered them all his own. He was loved, admired, and respected by all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also admired greatly by Jean's family in England. They enjoyed many trips abroad and the "2 Gene's" enjoyed their time together to the fullest and were admired by all whom they encountered. His memories will live on because his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten.
Funeral Service will be held at noon on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic Rites will be held by Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke.
Published in Roanoke Times from July 20 to July 21, 2013
Eugene George "Gene" Sexton, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. He was born and raised a Roanoke native. He was married for 48 years to Peggy Siler Sexton. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He was employed and retired from General Electric and Acura Duncan Automotive and was proud to be a part of the Duncan family. Gene was a long time member of First Wesleyan Church and a dedicated church member.
He was involved with the area's first Christian radio show. His interests involved classic cars especially Corvettes, which he had displayed in many car shows. He was also an avid hockey and basketball fan, loved to garden and attend social events. He also held memberships in Shriners International, Kazim Temple, Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM, Provost Guard, and Director of the VIP Club of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Siler Sexton; mother, Mattie Duncan Sexton; and father, Murrel Sexton.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sheila Sexton; daughter, Vicki Sexton Overholt; grandchildren, Cody Sexton, Caleb Sexton and Meleah Overholt; and the Duncan Family and the Siler Family.
The last 10 years of his life was spent with his soul mate, Jean Hogan. Their relationship was a love story from the beginning to the end. Gene adored her family and considered them all his own. He was loved, admired, and respected by all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also admired greatly by Jean's family in England. They enjoyed many trips abroad and the "2 Gene's" enjoyed their time together to the fullest and were admired by all whom they encountered. His memories will live on because his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten.
Funeral Service will be held at noon on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic Rites will be held by Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke.
Published in Roanoke Times from July 20 to July 21, 2013
He was involved with the area's first Christian radio show. His interests involved classic cars especially Corvettes, which he had displayed in many car shows. He was also an avid hockey and basketball fan, loved to garden and attend social events. He also held memberships in Shriners International, Kazim Temple, Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM, Provost Guard, and Director of the VIP Club of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Siler Sexton; mother, Mattie Duncan Sexton; and father, Murrel Sexton.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sheila Sexton; daughter, Vicki Sexton Overholt; grandchildren, Cody Sexton, Caleb Sexton and Meleah Overholt; and the Duncan Family and the Siler Family.
The last 10 years of his life was spent with his soul mate, Jean Hogan. Their relationship was a love story from the beginning to the end. Gene adored her family and considered them all his own. He was loved, admired, and respected by all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also admired greatly by Jean's family in England. They enjoyed many trips abroad and the "2 Gene's" enjoyed their time together to the fullest and were admired by all whom they encountered. His memories will live on because his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten.
Funeral Service will be held at noon on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic Rites will be held by Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke.
Published in Roanoke Times from July 20 to July 21, 2013
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