He was born on September 11, 1955 in Sikeston, MO. to the late Ralph Sr. and Delores Landers Sexton.
On July 10, 1976 in Matthews, MO. he married Melvona Lackey Sexton who survives of the home.
Ralph attended Compassion Church in Sikeston, MO.
He was a licensed professional hairstylist and business owner in Sikeston for over 46 years where many times he would offer his services to those less fortunate. He was very active in the Chamber of Commerce as well as the Historic Downtown Association. He loved sports and coached his children’s volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball teams.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Zach (Jenny) Sexton of Sikeston, MO.; one daughter, Lori (Bruce) Copeland of Sikeston, MO.; one brother, Bill (Carla) Sexton of Sikeston, MO.; one sister, Diane (David) Pearson of Sikeston, MO.; one step sister, Sondra (Joe) Buchanan of Benton, MO.; and four grandchildren, Camden Copeland, Leighton Copeland, Elijah Sexton, and Kayleigh Sexton.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by on step sister Debbie Gaylord.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 27, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Frank Worthington pastor at Compassion Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, MO.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Copeland, Camden Copeland, Zach Sexton, Ron Eifert, Danny Hays and David Carnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darren Martin, Denny Alcorn, Jimmy Alsup, Ronnie Dye, Tom Ryan, Gary Ryan and GR Pinkard.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Sexton family.
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