He was preceded in death by his five siblings: Margaret, Pat, Myra, Jack, and Buddy.
Bill was retired from Sexton Janitorial Service, a company he founded in 1972. He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, an IFR- rated pilot, and an accomplished artist. He enjoyed traveling, camping, going to the beach, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand children. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years, Shelby Brandon Sexton; children Charles Sexton, Jr. and wife Patti, of Gastonia and Derek Sexton of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren Charles Sexton, III and wife Laura, Heather Sexton Pierczynski and husband Pete, and Andrew Sexton; great- grandchildren Paolo and Lena Sexton and Henry Pierczynski.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 am on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park with the funeral service following at noon with Rev. David Belle Isle officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family is grateful for the kind and loving care provided by Emily Means, Stress Free Home Care, and Gaston Hospice.
Memorials may be made to: Parkwood Baptist Church 1729 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia NC 28054 or Gaston Hospice PO Box 3984, Gastonia NC 28054
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com for the Sexton Family.
