James Howard Sexton, 87, of the Leatherwood community of Adair County, KY died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville. He was born May 2, 1933 in Adair County to the late Jim Riley and Pearl Roach Sexton.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Riley & Ural “Shorty” Sexton and 5 sisters: Myrtle Brummett, Geneva Wilson, Alvina Roach, Josie Roach & Dorothy Mae Sexton.

James Howard served on the Adair County School Board, serving as Chairman, for many years and was a member of 3Trees Church.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 63 years: Mary Rosaline Reece Sexton of Adair County

3 sons: Mendel & wife LaGene Sexton, Bruce & wife Shannon Sexton all of Columbia, KY; Mark & wife Alison Sexton of Bowling Green, KY

1 daughter: Sonja & husband Perry Reeder of Columbia, KY

1 sister: Cleo Wilson of Louisville, KY

8 grandchildren: Miranda, Brandon, Brooke, Bradley, Britnee, Ann Riley, Meridith & Tyler

8 great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral service: Monday, November 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Hood officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Monday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations of Gideon Bibles which can be made at the funeral home.

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND FOLLOW HEALTHY AT WORK GUIDELINES

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.