Mr. David "Jude" Sexton, age 84, of Grayson, passed away Thursday evening, March 14, 2019, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
He was born December 25, 1934, in Carter County, a son of the late Dennis and Opal Handy Sexton.
Jude was of the Church of Christ faith and was the Owner and Operator of Willard Milling Company. He enjoyed trap fishing, hunting, being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Jude is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda Sexton; two daughters, Vickie Howard (Greg) and Angelia Sexton, all of Grayson; two grandchildren, Chris Sexton and Trent Boggs, both of Grayson; three great grandchildren, Eden Sexton, Chasity Church, and Isabel Boggs, all of Grayson; two great-great grandchildren, Alyssa Suttles and Kyler Suttles, both of Grayson; two brothers, Mitch Sexton (Nadine) and Freeman Sexton (Sally), all of Grayson; and one sister, Deloris Jackson of Grayson. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Grayson, with his son-in-law, Greg Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Sexton Cemetery in Grayson.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the funeral home.