Sexton, Ell Dee

October 10, 1943 - January 24, 2014

Ell Dee Sexton, of Fayetteville, son of the late Elmer Sexton and Eunice Elliott Sexton, was born October 10, 1943 in Wild Cherry, AR. He died January 24, 2014 at his home in Fayetteville at the age of 70 years 3 months and 14 days.

He was united in marriage to Sue Killian in May, 1961. To this union, a son and daughter were born. He married Michelle Jacobs in June, 1989 and a son was born. He was a self employed truck driver for many years, a construction worker, and most recently a maintainence supervisor for Lazenby Properties.

Survivors include his children, Kim and Jerry Skidmore of Pineville, and James and Darla Sexton of Fayettville; grandchildren: Miranda Worthey, Alex Skidmore, Savannah Skidmore, George Sexton, and Skyler Conlee; great-grandchildren: Lawson Worthey and Scarlett Stowers; sister Carolyn Rector and husband Bob of Melbourne and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son Mark Sexton; brothers, Darrell Sexton and Dale Sexton; niece Tena Rector, and his father and mother. Pallbearers are Alex Skidmore, George Sexton, Jerry Skidmore, Darrell Killian, David Killian, Bob Rector, Skyler Conlee, and Richard Wallace.

Funeral services are Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at 2 pm in Cox-Blevins Chapel with visitation starting at 1 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem. Sign our online guest book for the family.