To all the family, 
  Coy and I were so very sorry to hear of your great loss and feel so fortunate to have known  Ted.  Growing up in the Shady Grove community, I was only a little girl when I first knew Ted.  We went to Shady Grove church and school together.  The thing I remember most about Ted while growing up,  he was alway a perfect little  gentleman.  He was never unkind to anyone and  was always sincerely caring to everyone's feelings.  Even in high school, he never changed.  He was truly a genuine  person. 
 Coy met Ted in high  school and became one of his buddies, then they both were in National Guards together, where from stories I've heard, the two had some really fun times.  
Seeing all the pictures of Ted and his family, we are certain that all of you have been so truly blessed to have  such a loving and dedicated "Gentleman"  in your lives.
We are thinking of all of you with Love and heartfelt sympathy,
                                                                        Coy and Claudine Stone


Words that describe my dad:
• Father/Papa
• Husband
• Brother
• Son
• Loving
• Hard Working
• Provider
• Fun loving, but Serious When needed
• Dedicated
• Traditional
• Caring
• Helpful
• Generous
• Hospitable
• Neighborly
• Kind
• And … As my Mom would say…  He was Old School
My dad was all about family.  He taught us early on that family is the most important thing on this earth.  
He was the youngest of his siblings and the only boy.  
To say the least he was a big baby… but a very well-loved baby.  His sisters referred to him as “son” if that tells you anything.
Over the years my dad gave us the shining example of what it meant to put family first.  Despite being the baby of the family, he grew up to be a leader of the family.  He worked hard and made sure his family was always taken care of.
My dad was not a big traveler and never could understand why anyone would want to travel or leave our awesome area of Pickens County.  However, from his humble home in Pickens County he has touched many lives in the area and around the world through his generosity.
On Christmas Eve 2018, we all gathered as a family for what would be the last dinner we would have with my dad.  
He had been sick for several days but refused to go to the doctor till after Christmas.   I had such a weird feeling when I left the house that night.  Around 10pm, I got the call from Mom that the EMS had been called and daddy was unresponsive.  I felt like someone had honestly ripped my heart out, yet I felt numb all at the same time.  
Earlier that night we all gathered around my dad in the living room and I said the blessing over our Christmas Eve meal.    During that prayer I prayed for health in the new year and for God’s hand upon our family.   I’m confident that he is completely healed by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  The moment he took his last breath, he had a new body.  A body that can breathe with ease and has no worries of congestive heart failure.

Ted was a great guy, sorry for his loss...He was a great business man along with his sons, nothing but respect for him RIP Mr Ted...


Gail and family,
 So sorry for your loss, I know God will guide you through  these hard times. You will always have beautiful  memories in your hearts that will live forever.

Gail, Haley,Chad and Rocky and all sisters and families. We are so sorry for your loss. Ted was a good guy, always smiling  and having a good time. We will miss seeing him at lunch at Auntie Ann’s. May you find a peace that only the lord sends to us in a terrible time such as this. Our prayers are with each of you. Wayne and Debbie Ellenburg. 

So sorry for your loss Chad and Rocky.  
Ted was a great man ....  And my prayer go up here for you both and the family. 


                                                   Deborah  Yates 
                                                    And family 

sadly I could not be at Ted's services due to illness. However I have had all of you on My mind, in My heart and prayers during this sad time. We spent a lot of years growing up together and those friends mean a lot. May God guide and protect each one of You in the days ahead. Much love. Carolyn Golden.


RIP Ted Sexton.  You are a good man and you will be surely missed by myself and many in the Pickens County area. I had the pleasure of knowing your son Chad in school and later meeting you and knowing the great person you are. My fondest memories of you will be from the Short Stop in Pickens. My condolences to your family my friend.

Having the pleasure to meet Ted and many family members while we shared the joy of a wedding between our two families, we send hugs, prayers and peace to support Rocky, Christian and Rocky's family during this difficult time. 

Most Sincerely,
Kimberly Witt

RIP my old friend! We were friends for many years. Prayers for the family. 

Ted is the first friend I ever had.  We grew up as neighbors and rode stick horses, played  cowboys, rode full grown horses, played in the creeks and explored the hills and woods of our neighborhood together.
He always was a great friend and buddy and we shared a lot of memories together.

Ted was the kind of person that all kids should have as a friend.

My prayers go out to Ted's family because I know they will miss him but I know he has left you'll some great memories.

                            Don Hughes


It has been many many years since I have seen your dad Haley. I remember him as lively and very fun loving. He especially like to pick on you and embarrass you. I know you will all miss him terribly.  Trust me when I say that God will not just hold you in His mighty hands but  He will  give you Peace in the midst of heartbreak. I love you and your family.  Know that you will be in my prayers dear friend. 

Chris Pace Bolding

My wife Lauren and I want to extend our deepest condolences to the Sextons. We hope you all find peace and love in the coming days as you celebrate and remember a great man. 

Sincerely,

Mark and Lauren Witt

Linda Hall - Quilts of Valor Foundation

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Gail Sexton

Haley Kelley (Ralph)

Chad Sexton (Donna)

Rocky Sexton (Christian)

Patsy Chastain (Allen)

Margaret Springfield (Wayne)

Neil Elrod

Geraldine Elrod

Grandchildren include Kim Boyer (Phillip), Amanda Hooper (Hoke), Colby Kelley, Charley Sexton, and Tyler Sexton.

Great grandchildren include Selah Boyer, Eden Boyer, and Veda Little.

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Charles Ted Sexton

July 6, 1947 – December 24, 2018

Dillard Memorial Funeral Home

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