Harvey "Jim" Sexton

Harvey James “Jim” Sexton, 73, of Fort Smith, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born September 22, 1944 in Mulberry. He was a speech and communications instructor at Westark Community College, the co-owner of Sexton Music in Van Buren, co-owner of Sexton Flowers in Fort Smith, member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, a consultant with Oscar-Schmidt, and was a skilled luthier. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Sexton.

He is survived by his wife, Valta Sexton of the home; his mother, Mildred Sexton of the Graphic Community; a sister, Gail Richardson and husband Bill of Mesquite, TX; a brother, Dennis Sexton and wife Cynthia of Germantown, TN; and nieces and nephews, Meg, Joe, Dru, and Lillie.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Organ, Tim Organ, Randy Enslow, Allen Organ, James Organ, and Mark Organ.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.