J. D. Sexton

He was a retired construction worker doing plaster finishing. He enjoyed the outdoors, going hunting and fishing.

He served in the United States Army. He also attended Rehobeth Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife Rena Sexton; one son: Jerry (Robin) Sexton; grandchildren: Shasta (Lee) Buchanan, Paul (Hailey) Sexton, Craig Foster (Cheryl Crawford), Jordan Peters and Peyton Peters; six great grandchildren: Kaylie, Mathew and Nova Buchanan, Allison Sexton, Lennon and Camden. He is also survived by his loving pet dog: Skipper; sisters: Carmen Ricker, Shirley Jaynes, Phyllis (Robert) Ripley, and Teresea (Mark) Krause’; sister-in-law: Linda Southerland Sexton, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alonzo and Charlotte Nanney Sexton; brothers: James F. Sexton and William Bruce Sexton; sister: Frances Linda June Adams; brothers-in-law: Clyde Ricker and Lowell Jaynes.

Per his request, there will be no formal visitation. A military graveside service will be held at 3 pm Saturday at Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery with the Greene County Honor Guard conducting the military service and Rev. Randall Tipton officiating the graveside. Family and friends need to meet by 2 pm Saturday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Ball, Randy Ball, Kenneth Bitner, Jason Southerland, Robert (Bobby) Ripley and Richard Ripley.

The family would like to express thanks to everyone who helped during his illness and for the many calls and prayers. Especially thanks to the VA staff at the VA Medical Center in Johnson City and the hospice staff of Amedysis.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.

Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home

125 Idletime Drive, Greeneville, TN, 37743

423-636-8007